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SalaryJob reference: 860299
Location: 5168 - NOARLUNGA CENTRE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Noarlunga Centre - Mental Health
- Salary $72,651 - $99,129 (pro rata) RN1
- Salary $84,870 - $107,279 p.a. (pro rata) RN2C | Full Time, Ongoing
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurses to join our Mental Health Team.
A nurse in the Noarlunga Specialised Psychosis Team provides clinical nursing expertise specific to the needs of individual consumers / groups and provides clinical knowledge to the multi discipline team. Nurses provide direct mental health care, nursing interventions, coordination of care and contribute clinical expertise within the team to improve consumer care.
Employees classified at this level provide nursing and services in health service settings. Employees working within 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. As a Registered/Clinical Nurse some duties may include:
- Provide proficient, person centred, clinical nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patients/clients in a defined clinical area
- Assists and supports the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in management, clinical, and education activities
- Participate in quality improvement activities that contribute to patient/client safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting.
To be a successful applicant in this role you will need:
- Registered as a nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.
- Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated competence in mental health nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.
- Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
This is a single vacancy, with two possible appointment classifications. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
What To Know More? Contact: Graham Atkinson, Nurse Consultant Noarlunga Psychosis Team, (08) 83849***, ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 24 March 2024
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- In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on 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. Job ref: 860299
Flexibility 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.
