Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Supported Weekend Discharges Tqeh

SA Health
Job reference: 860368
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneCentral Adelaide Local Health Network.Mental Health.

• Salary: RN/M3 - $117,997 - $123,272 (p.a.)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• The Queen Elizabeth hospital
• Woodville SA, 5011
• Part Time, Contracted Role up to 27 Jun 2025

About the role

• Provide expert nursing comprehensive Mental Health assessment and provide clinical interventions to consumers with complex/immediate Mental Health needs through an integrated nursing care within a risk management framework.
• In consultation with medical staff the NC will develop and implement a disposition plan for the consumer
• Enhance the leadership of Mental Health nursing team and provide clinical support to the emergency department. responding promptly to requests for MHNNC intervention as close as possible to the point of triage.
• Apply and share expert clinical knowledge to improve consumer outcome.

About CALHNThe 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 and 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
• Onsite Gym and Day Care facilities available to staff at TQEH and RAH.
• 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.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Educational / Vocational Qualifications

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia for at least three years and holds a current practising certificate.
• Holds a qualification in Mental Health nursing equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

Diversity and inclusion:Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.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.

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 860368Enquiries to:Sarah SkinnerTelephone: 70871000Email: Sarah.Skinner@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date11:55 pm Tuesday 9th April 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
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.