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Form of work- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Mile End
- Salary RN-1 $70,535 - $96,242
- Salary RN-2 $82,398 - $104,154
- Permanent full-time. Contract over 7 day roster. Can be part-time
Elpida House is a 20 bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre located in the community. Residents live in shared units and have the opportunity to receive intensive support to develop their skills in order to live independently and better manage their Mental Health. The average length of stay for residents is three to six months. The aim is to support consumers to meet their identified goals through an individualised rehabilitation program based on their strengths and abilities which will enable them to obtain the necessary skills to live independently in the community. The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team at Elpida.
About the role
RN-1 Nurses classified at this level provide nursing services in health service settings. Nurses working at this level develop from novice practitioners to a proficient level of professional practice. They consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. At this level the nurse accepts accountability for their own standards of nursing care and for activities delegated to others.
RN-2 The CN provides Mental Health nursing care in a variety of settings across the MHCP. The CN’s practice has been consolidated by experience and/or further study. CNs are expected to demonstrate ongoing practice development from competent to proficient practitioners. The CN accepts accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff. The CN role is predominantly clinical in nature; however CNs may be assigned appropriate portfolios consistent with their career development plan and MHCP priorities. CNs may be required to be involved in clinical teaching and/or research; wider or external work on complex or MHCP wide projects such as clinical protocols, guidelines and / or process mapping and / or specific activity and / or portfolio responsibility.
Qualifications
See role descriptions for qualifications.
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.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- 17.5 per cent Leave loading applied to your annual leave
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
- Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
- 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
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.
Job ref: 832238
Applications close: Tuesday 26 September 2023
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 832238
Contact:
Krystina Micke
Telephone: +61 434 077 ***
Email: **************@sa.gov.au
