Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health Salary: RN SRN Level 3 $137,294 pro rata (plus 12% superannuation) Location: Derby and/or Fitzroy Crossing Unit/Division: WACHS - Kimberley > Community Mental Health Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No: Pool Ref 00200375 Closing Date: 2026-06-01 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments:
This is for a Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. There is a possibility of an extension(s) an/ or permanency with casual or fixed term appointments.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
1. The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
2. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Mental Health to join the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service Team in Derby and/or Fitzroy Crossing.
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3. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
4. Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
5. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
To be successful, you will have...
6. Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
7. Demonstrated ability to apply recovery approaches when working with individuals, families and communities affected by mental health conditions.
8. Exhibits advanced community mental health nursing skills in working with individuals with complex mental health conditions, including mental state assessment, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination.
9. Extensive and recent experience in community-based mental health nursing practice.
10. Demonstrated ability to work alone and within a multidisciplinary team.
11. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal consumers and their families, and other stakeholders accessing mental health services.
12. Demonstrated knowledge of medications used, and experience in the dispensing and administering of medications used in the treatment of mental health disorders.
13. Current knowledge of legislative obligations in relation to the WA Mental Health Act 2014.
14. Working knowledge of computer use and information systems relevant to the position.
15. Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home.
Position Profile:
Provides advanced community mental health services to clients of the KMHDS which is based on best practice. Provides a service, which is culturally secure and takes into account the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of clients. Conducts Mental Health and/or drug and alcohol (AOD) Triage, acute initial assessments, Risk Assessments crisis intervention, care management planning and implementation of care plan and referral services to clients and their carer/s.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
16. Location based allowances including:
17. Heavily subsidised housing subject to eligibility
18. Additional North West paid leave
19. District Allowance - regional specific
20. Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
21. Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
22. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
23. Generous salary packaging benefits:
24. Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
25. Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
26. Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
27. Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
28. Professional Development opportunities
29. Continuous learning opportunities
30. 12% Superannuation Guarantee
31. WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
32. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
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Eligibility to Apply: 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).
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
33. A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
34. A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position.
35. A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
36. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy