Clinical Nurse – Acute Mental Health

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service > Acute CAMHS; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service for youth in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, delivering individualized care to children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues. Candidates should have at least 3 years of Registered Mental Health Nurse experience, a keen interest in clinical leadership, and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $109,599 - $115,682 per annum.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Ability to supervise clinical staff.
• Interest in ongoing clinical skills development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver individualized care using problem-oriented approaches.
• Act as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescents

Supervisory skills

Clinical knowledge

Interest in clinical leadership

Education

Registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

Clinical Nurse – Acute Mental Health Salary : RN Level 2 $109,599 - $115,682 per annum pro rata Location : Nedlands, Perth Unit / Division : Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

Acute CAMHS Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No : Pool Ref CNACUTE Closing Date : 2025-11-28 4 : 00 PM.

This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency available.

We currently have immediate vacancies available across the following services: Crisis Connect (1FTE), Eating Disorders Service (3 FTE), Gender Diversity Service (2 FTE), and PPIRT (2 FTE).

About the Team

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

CAHS helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of all levels.

About the Directorate

Eating Disorders Service (EDS): The EDS at Perth Children’s Hospital supports children and young people facing challenges related to eating and exercise. A multidisciplinary team delivers a range of treatment options including outpatient care, day programs, inpatient support, and group therapy. The service guides patients and families through assessment, recovery, and discharge.

Gender Diversity Service (GDS): GDS is a specialised outpatient clinic that provides support to children and young people, and their families, seeking information about gender identity, consultation and assessment, and assessment and approval for gender-affirming medical treatment of teenagers where appropriate.

Paediatric Psychiatry In-Reach Team (PPIRT): PPIRT offers expert psychiatric consultation and support to PCH clinicians, patients, and families. The team collaborates with treating teams to manage complex mental health needs by providing:

• Specialist psychiatric and risk assessments.
• Clinical advice on complex presentations.
• Referral to and / or liaison with other resources within the hospital or in the community for extended treatment, if required.

Crisis Connect (CCC) provides a single point of contact for children in community settings across metropolitan Perth (including metropolitan emergency departments) who require urgent mental health support, brief intervention and / or assessment.

Support is offered in a variety of different mediums including mental health assessments in PCH emergency department, tele-health assessments for young people into metro adult ED’s in addition to a 24 / 7 crisis line accessible to all young people, their families and carers in addition to professionals such as teachers, GPs and school psychologists seeking expert advice.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver individualised care using a problem-orientated approach, and act as an advocate for patients, consumers, and other members of the health care team to achieve health goals. Please note this position is on site, based at Perth Children’s Hospital.

What you will bring

• Preferably 3 or more years of experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse; applicants with differing work and lived experience may also be considered.
• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others and provide clinical knowledge to enable staff in delivering quality patient care.
• A keen interest to upskill your clinical and leadership skills.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1)
• Answer the following question: Can you describe a time when you facilitated a group session or meeting? What was the purpose, and how did you manage the group dynamics?
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 4, 6 and 7 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager / Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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). This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.