CRVCID 699431 Make a difference today. Shape mental health care at a new clinic in Perth’s south. Become part of our mental health team at the contemporary Cockburn Health and achieve a sense of fulfillment from making a difference within a new service. Each day you will come to work in a modern and welcoming facility, and you’ll experience being part of a compassionate and supportive multidisciplinary team who are critical in giving client-focused evidence-based mental health care. Cockburn Health is a stand-alone 75 bed inpatient facility. The hospital is non-authorised hospital, and for voluntary female patients only. FSH Cockburn Health provides inpatient services for: Womens Mental Health. Eating Disorders. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Behavioural and Withdrawal Management. You’ll have access to: Public transport Cockburn train station is within walking distance, and there are several bus stops near the clinic. Free on-site parking Although public transport is nearby, if it’s not practical to leave your car at home, limited free on-site parking is available. Bustling precinct Set in the bustling Cockburn central west precinct you will have access to numerous shopping and dining experiences. We’ll also provide you with: an attractive salary including salary packaging flexible working arrangements comprehensive professional development opportunities and study leave assistance If you are a passionate and dedicated mental health practitioner with the skills and experience to truly make a difference, and you want to focus on supporting clients with an addiction, reach out to us today or start your job application! Job Description We currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to join the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Unit at Cockburn Health Service. This role identifies strategies to promote and embed a learning culture that supports positive patient outcomes and delivery of a patient centred service. Collaborates with the Unit Manager in development and management of orientation and performance development programs to meet the education and training needs of nursing staff working in mental health. Collaborates with the Unit Manager to determine personal and professional competencies integral to care delivery in the local unit and required of nursing staff. Under the direction of the Unit Manager oversees all individual staff performance appraisal and development activities within the FSH Cockburn Health. This is for a Permanent Full-Time appointment. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your application should include: A copy of your current CV A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances Eligibility Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
