* Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Kadina
* Community Mental Health (MH) Team
* Salary $121,537 - $126,970 p.a. RN/M3
* Ongoing Full Time
Overview
Are you a seasoned Mental Health Nurse with a passion for leading clinical excellence and driving recovery-focused care? We are seeking a Mental Health Nurse Consultant to provide high-quality, safe mental health services and clinical consultancy supporting the recovery of mental health consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings.
This role demands clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to improving consumer outcomes through innovative practices and projects. You will be:
* Delivering expert mental health nursing care with a high degree of autonomy.
* Providing clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing teams.
* Coordinating and leading projects or programs aimed at enhancing service delivery and consumer outcomes.
* Taking accountability for your nursing practice, including decision-making, policy adherence, and professional advice.
Core Competencies
* Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
* At least 3 years of post-registration experience in mental health nursing.
* Proven leadership skills and experience in supervising multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
* Ability to work effectively within a team and manage a diverse workload.
Appointment Requirements
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
* Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 879750.
Enquiries
Belinda Hall
Executive Assistant to Director Mental Health
Phone: 8880 5400
E-mail: ************@sa.gov.au
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