Role: Clinical Nurse – Mental Health RN Level 2
Location: Broome Hospital - Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Unit/Division: Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Services (KMHDS)
Practice Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Commencing: 09/11/2020
About the Role
New opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join KMHDS, Broome Inpatient team
The Mental Health Clinical Nurse provides competent assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality client focused nursing care within an acute Adult inpatient unit. Provides supervision for junior staff and monitors safety issues on the ward. Participates in professional development, education and training. Is a role model for other staff. Nurse provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality, client focused nursing care within an acute Adult inpatient unit. They will plan and facilitate client activities in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Experience and Skills
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Possession of or working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health
- Experience providing mental health care to aboriginal people and working in a rural or remote environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate patient care with the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally appropriate way
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment in a health setting
- National Police Check, Working with Children Check.
What’s on offer:
- RN Level 2 $91, 171 - $96,742 p.a, plus benefits.
- Furnished accommodation - utilities included
- Relocation cost rebate
- District Allowance
- Additional week northwest leave.
For Further Job-Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Sher Jawan, CNM BMHU on 08 9194 4100
To find out more about the WA Country Health Service please visit www.wachs.wa.gov.au or email livehire@health.wa.gov.au.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
The Kimberley
The Kimberley is Western Australia's most northern region, with the Broome coastline closer to South-East Asia than it is to Perth. Bordered by the Pilbara region to the south and Northern Territory to the east, the 424,517 square kilometres region has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth.
Internationally recognised for its unique and dramatic landscape, the region includes spectacular gorges, waterfalls and cave systems, and an astonishing variety of wildlife. Famous attractions include World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park and Mitchell Falls, and stunning El Questro Wilderness Park and Broome's Cable Beach.
Characterised by its distinct wet and dry seasons, the Kimberley experiences a sub-tropical climate. May to October is the dry season, and November to April is the wet season.