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Job Overview This is a Permanent, Fixed Term, and Casual appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. The appointment may be extended or become permanent. It is part of an openended recruitment pool that will close on 30/06/2026. Position Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Mental Health. The role is based in the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service Team in Derby and/or Fitzroy Crossing. Responsibilities Provide advanced community mental health services to clients of the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service Team. Conduct mental health and drug and alcohol triage, acute initial assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, care management planning, and implementation of care plans. Coordinate referrals to clients and their carers. Work alone and within multidisciplinary teams. Engage effectively with Aboriginal consumers, families and other stakeholders. Administer medications used in the treatment of mental health disorders and maintain accurate medication records. Use computer systems and information technologies relevant to the position. Travel, including overnight stays, throughout the Kimberley region and to Fitzroy Crossing as required. Maintain current knowledge of legislative obligations, including the WA Mental Health Act 2014. Qualifications & Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Advanced community mental health nursing skills: complex mental health assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention and care coordination. Recent experience in communitybased mental health nursing practice. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of medications used in mental health treatment and experience dispensing and administering them. Current CClass drivers licence and willingness to travel within the region (including overnight stays). Benefits Location allowance and annual travel allowance. Additional week of annual leave. Generous salary packaging benefits. WA Country Health Service employee discounts on private health care funds. Location based allowances including: Heavily subsidised housing subject to eligibility. Additional North West paid leave. District allowance (regional specific). Annual travel subsidy (ALTC). Airconditioning subsidy allowance. Paid study leave assistance regional specific as per EBA. Salary packaging benefits up to $9,010 on mortgage, rent or other everyday living expenses, and up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire. Access to novated leasing to use pretax dollars for car and expenses. Additional remote area specific benefits. Professional development opportunities and continuous learning. 12% superannuation guarantee. Flexible working practices where operationally appropriate. Legal and Diversity Statement We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, persons with disabilities, women and youth (24 years of age and under). Under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, applications from these groups are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr