Clinical Nurse Specialist MH Liaison ED
South Metropolitan Health Service
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Rockingham, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
CRVCID 676539
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Are you a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) ready to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the healthcare team? Join our dedicated Park Mental Health Services as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – MH Liaison ED where your advanced clinical expertise and leadership will drive excellence in patient care.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist – MH Liaison ED serves as a vital clinical expert, consultant, educator, and advocate across the continuum of mental health care. The successful applicant shall facilitate the management of emergency psychiatric presentations in the Rockingham General Hospital Emergency Department (ED) by conducting clinical mental health nursing assessments and providing consultative services to staff of the ED. Performs the primary function of a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse, providing clinical mental health services to individuals with a mental illness, their families and carers who present in the ED.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to progress your career in community Mental Health Nursing, then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.
South Metropolitan Health Service Mental Health (SMHS) provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for consumers through its community mental health services, hospitals and community health centres. Delivering quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
SMHS Mental Health Services deliver extensive inpatient and community based mental health programs targeted at supporting people with serious and enduring mental illness. These programs promote early assessment, intervention and treatment, and target supporting transitions to maximise independence.
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.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Natalie Kovacevic, A/Program Manager directly on 08 6557 4808.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include
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):
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 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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 28/02/2026.
If you are passionate about mental health nursing and eager to contribute to a vital service within the Emergency Department, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
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.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Are you a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) ready to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the healthcare team? Join our dedicated Park Mental Health Services as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – MH Liaison ED where your advanced clinical expertise and leadership will drive excellence in patient care.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist – MH Liaison ED serves as a vital clinical expert, consultant, educator, and advocate across the continuum of mental health care. The successful applicant shall facilitate the management of emergency psychiatric presentations in the Rockingham General Hospital Emergency Department (ED) by conducting clinical mental health nursing assessments and providing consultative services to staff of the ED. Performs the primary function of a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse, providing clinical mental health services to individuals with a mental illness, their families and carers who present in the ED.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to progress your career in community Mental Health Nursing, then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.
South Metropolitan Health Service Mental Health (SMHS) provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for consumers through its community mental health services, hospitals and community health centres. Delivering quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
SMHS Mental Health Services deliver extensive inpatient and community based mental health programs targeted at supporting people with serious and enduring mental illness. These programs promote early assessment, intervention and treatment, and target supporting transitions to maximise independence.
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.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Natalie Kovacevic, A/Program Manager directly on 08 6557 4808.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include
- A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
- 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.
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
- For further information click here.
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 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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 28/02/2026.
If you are passionate about mental health nursing and eager to contribute to a vital service within the Emergency Department, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
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.