Registered Nurse Acute Job in Australia Recruiting by Child and Adolescent Health Service

Do you want to make a difference to our kids’ mental health?

VCID No.  821825

Position Profile and Role:

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is seeking to appoint experienced nurses who can provide high level specialized care to our infants, children and young people in our inpatient Ward, at the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

You will provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate competence in clinical practice by delivering individualised care using a problem-orientate approach to patients with complex problems. You will provide patient care activities by providing goal-directed treatment and effective liaison with senior nursing and other health care personnel.

As the only State Paediatric Trauma Centre in Western Australia, we have flexible part time and full time shifts available and an opportunity to develop your skills in a leading tertiary environment. If you have experience in Adult mental health nursing and do not have paediatric mental health experience, training can be provided to upskill. Immediate opportunities are available for Registered Nurses.

 What you will be doing:

• Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care for young people experiencing mental health problems that reflect current National practice standards for mental health, current standards of nursing practices and current Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service policies and procedures.

 You will enjoy working in facilities that include:

• A collaborative MDT environment focused on education and training
• Improved facilities in a sustainable design, filled with colour, natural light and space
• Modern technology to support optimal patient care and outcomes

 What you will bring:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with minimum of 6 - 12 months post registration experience
• Essential – a team player who works hard when required
• A high level of personal integrity and ethical behaviour

• Experience in an acute inpatient environment will be highly desirable

This is an open-ended recruitment pool until 31/07/2024 for suitably qualified Registered Nurse applicants.

About Directorate:

The Mental Health Inpatient Unit at PCH is the state-wide assessment and treatment facility for children and young people up to 16 years old with complex and acute mental health issues. It is a recovery-focused patient and family-centered service.

It offers a seven-day multidisciplinary program in a safe environment for voluntary and involuntary patients as authorised under the Mental Health Act (2014).

The unit offers short term assessment, brief intervention and therapeutic group programs, depending on the needs of the patient. We also accept referrals from therapists, specialists, GPs, schools and other community organisations.

About us:

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offers support, advice and treatment to young people and their families who are experiencing mental health issues. Children and families are referred to Mental Health by their treating therapist, specialist, GP, School or other community organisation. CAMHS provides recovery-focused programs, and services for children from birth up until a person turns 18 years old. We are in the community and in hospital. Families may receive services from one or more of these areas.

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

CAMHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our CAHS values of Compassion,Collaboration,Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

To find out more about the benefits of working for CAMHS and our services please click here

Employee Benefits 

CAMHS offers a number of employee benefits including:

• Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options.
• Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave.
• Values based work culture
• Staff wellbeing focus

Information

Contact Marina Whittaker, Coordinator of Nursing Mental Health on 08 6389 5870 or Melanie Harry, Coordinator of Nursing Mental Health on 0408 975 330.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.  

• Answer all the questions online and provide a response of no more than 500 words to the job-related questions as stated below.
  • Please provide an example demonstrating your clinical knowledge and experience in the practice setting/specialty within the past 2 years.
  • Please provide an example of how you demonstrate the CAHS values of Respect and Collaboration in your current clinical practice.
  • Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated significant leadership, knowledge; and experience in your area of specialty.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of your AHPRA registration
• Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which is a current supervisor.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please email the Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: 

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