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							                             EXAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

SECTION 1 - POSITION IDENTIFICATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH                                 EFFECTIVE DATE OF       May 2007
                                                     DOCUMENT:
SECTION: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES                      CLASSIFICATION:         TITLE:
                                                     Level 2                 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health)
                                                     AWARD:
                                                     Registered Nurses & Enrolled Mental Health Nurses – Australian
                                                     Nursing Federation – Department of Health Certified Agreement 2005.


SECTION 2 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Delivers direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to a specific group of consumers
 Provides support, direction, orientation and education to staff and consumers. Acts as a role model in the provision of
 holistic care to consumers. Reporting lines will vary from service to service.



SECTION 3- STATEMENT OF DUTIES
TITLE                                                                            CLASSIFICATION
CLINICAL NURSE (MENTAL HEALTH)                                                   LEVEL 2 ANF

                                 BRIEF SUMMARY OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED

Provides individual case management to a specific group of consumers in a particular area of nursing practice and
accepts accountability for own standards of nursing care.

Coordinates the nursing care and management of a specific area on a day to day basis.

Acts as an advocate for consumers and families and collaborates with them and members of the health care team to
achieve health goals.

Functions in accordance with relevant policies and adheres to governing legislation including the WA Mental Health Act
1996.

Documentation is in accordance to policy and demonstrates confidentiality in dealings with consumers and staff.

Accepts responsibility for mandatory data collection including National Outcome and Casemix Collection.

Participates in the design and evaluation of consumer focused quality assurance/accreditation processes.

Provides clinical supervision of registered and enrolled nurses where applicable and acts as a role model while
accepting responsibility for own actions.

Maintains safe working environment.

Uses resources appropriately and cost effectively.

Maintains own knowledge and skills and participates in ongoing professional development.

Participates in ongoing performance review/ development.

Report all incidents required in the mandatory reporting of sentinel adverse events.

OTHER DUTIES
As requested within scope of practice.



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                                                                          EFFECTIVE DATE OF DOCUMENT
SECTION 4 - SELECTION CRITERIA                                            May 2007
TITLE                                                                     CLASSIFICATION
CLINICAL NURSE (MENTAL HEALTH)                                            LEVEL 2 ANF

ESSENTIAL
1. Eligible to be registered by the Nurses Board of Western Australia as a Registered Nurse Division 1
   - Mental Health or Comprehensive.
2. Demonstrated experience in acute mental health nursing.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of mental disorders and their effects on individuals, families, carers and
   the community.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member in a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated ability to coordinate nursing care and manage a specific area.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal).



SECTION 5– APPOINTMENT FACTORS
APPOINTMENT FACTORS / PREREQUISITES: Pre-employment medical and criminal record screening satisfactory to
the Health Service.

SECTION 6 – CERTIFICATION

Area Director / Director / Head of Division / Head of Service / Head of Department: The details contained in this
document are an accurate statement of the duties, responsibilities and other requirements of the job.


                Title                                   Signature                                                Date

Human Resource Delegate - Job Specification Approved.


                Title                                   Signature                                                Date

Occupant - I have noted the statement of duties, responsibilities and other requirements as detailed in this document


                Name (in full)                  Signature                                                Date




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