Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage Position No: Pool Ref 00009153 Level/Salary: SRN Level 3 $137,294 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Unit/Directorate: North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > Youth Axis Location: Wembley Closing Date: 2025-12-15 4:00 PM Attachments: Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time appointments. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28 June 2026. We currently have a 1 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) position available working 76 hours per fortnight. What is our Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage role? This role provides primary response to referrals made to Youth Axis and Youth Mental Health, North Metropolitan Health Service. Provides consultation and support to referrers, clients and members of the community who contact the service. Identifies the nature and appropriateness of referrals and sets priorities for management. Collates information for presentation at intake meetings and provides assessment and support for young people and their families/carers experiencing mental health problems. Conducts emergency assessments as required. Works within the Youth Mental Health Integrated Triage Service. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits () including: Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay Professional and career development opportunities Diverse and inclusive culture  Want to know more about this role? We think you’ll like it here Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.  Ready to join our team? The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include: A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills. A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position. References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.  Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. 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. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. North Metropolitan Health Service 2025 filler Position Title Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage Agency North Metropolitan Health Service Salary SRN Level 3 $137,294 Location Wembley Unit/Division North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > Youth Axis Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref 00009153 Closing Date Position Title Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage Location Wembley Work Type Permanent - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref 00009153 Salary SRN Level 3 $137,294 Closing Date Description Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time appointments. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28 June 2026. We currently have a 1 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) position available working 76 hours per fortnight. What is our Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage role? This role provides primary response to referrals made to Youth Axis and Youth Mental Health, North Metropolitan Health Service. Provides consultation and support to referrers, clients and members of the community who contact the service. Identifies the nature and appropriateness of referrals and sets priorities for management. Collates information for presentation at intake meetings and provides assessment and support for young people and their families/carers experiencing mental health problems. Conducts emergency assessments as required. Works within the Youth Mental Health Integrated Triage Service. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits () including: Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay Professional and career development opportunities Diverse and inclusive culture  Want to know more about this role? We think you’ll like it here Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.  Ready to join our team? The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include: A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills. A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position. References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.  Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. 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. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. North Metropolitan Health Service 2025 Attachments