Mental Health DEPOT Nurse - West Community Recovery Services Job no: 884288 Work type: Full time Location: Adelaide Metro Western Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery Central Adelaide Local Health Network Mental Health Services, Woodville Salary RN-2 $84,870 - $107,279 p.a.+ superannuation and salary packaging Permanent full-time About the Role As a Clinical Nurse (CN) within our Mental Health Care Program (MHCP), you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality mental health nursing care across various settings.Your practice, shaped by your experience and further education, will help guide your ongoing development from a competent to a proficient practitioner.In this position, you will take accountability for your own practice standards while also mentoring and supporting less experienced staff, ensuring a collaborative and growth-focused environment.While the CN role is primarily clinical, you will have opportunities to expand your horizons through assigned portfolios that align with your career development goals and the strategic priorities of the MHCP.Additionally, you may engage in clinical teaching, research, and contribute to broader MHCP projects such as developing clinical protocols and guidelines.If you are passionate about advancing mental health care and nurturing the next generation of nursing professionals, we invite you to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.About You We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse with a strong passion for mental health care.The ideal candidate will possess the following key qualifications and skills: Qualifications : Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holding a current practising certificate, alongside a qualification equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.Leadership Skills : Strong leadership abilities, including effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills, with experience in coordinating and supervising nursing staff.Experience : A minimum of three years post-registration experience, showcasing competence in caring for individuals with complex mental health needs and a proven track record in facilitating change within multidisciplinary teams.Knowledge : Comprehensive understanding of mental health nursing theories, national competencies, and relevant legislation, as well as familiarity with quality improvement systems and community support services.About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct.We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.Onsite Facilities : Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.Job ref: 884288 Enquiries to: Sue Morrison, Team Manager Phone: 7425 3939 E-mail: ****** Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 22 November 2024 Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information 884288 RD Mental Health DEPOT Nurse - West Community Recovery Services.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 08 Nov 2024 Cen.Australia Daylight Time Applications close: 22 Nov 2024 Cen.Australia Daylight Time Back Apply now Refer a friend