Address- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Saltbush Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service, Whyalla
- Salary:
- $121,537 - $126,970 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M3
- $102,641 - $110,094 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP3
Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M3 or AHP3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
The Team Leader Role
The Team Leader (RN/M3) will use their clinical knowledge and experience to provide the pivotal co-ordination of Mental Health consumer care delivery in a patient/consumer care area within a Mental Health service. The main focus of this role is the line management, coordination and leadership of nursing and multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve continuity and quality of consumer care and outcomes. Employees in this role accept accountability for the outcomes of nursing practices and multidisciplinary outcomes in the specific practice setting; for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy; and for developing team performance and a positive work culture in the interest of consumer outcomes.
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
The Team Leader (AHP3) is an experienced clinician who works within Flinders and Upper North LHN Mental Health (MH) service applying their clinical knowledge and experience to provide the pivotal co-ordination of evidenced based, recovery orientated consumer care delivery within the defined local region. The position is responsible for the line management, coordination and leadership of the local Mental Health team’s activities. The position will ensure integration of services by working with government and nongovernment service providers to achieve continuity and quality of consumer care.
The Team Leader is accountable for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff, in accordance with the National Mental Health Policy and the Standards for Mental Health Services and in a manner consistent with the stated Vision and Values of the LHN. The Team Leader is accountable for the delivery of high-quality consumer care, for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy; and for developing team performance and a positive work culture in the interest of consumer outcomes.
Must hold a recognised qualification within the professions of Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology.
Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
The Saltbush Community Mental Health Rehabilitation is an initiative of the South Australian Government. It is part of the South Australian Government’s strategy to reform Mental Health services and to provide a stepped model of care to regional South Australians at a location closer to home.
The service supports people who may have been living independently in the community but require a more supported environment to enhance their living skills, or those who may have completed their stay in hospital and are ready for community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The service is available to all residents living in regional South Australia, not just those from Whyalla.
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 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
The Region
When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Living in Whyalla offers great weather with 300 days of sunshine a year, great beaches, and a huge variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Whyalla is perfectly located on the Eyre peninsula and offers a doorway to many other tourist locations within 2.5 hours drive to Port Lincoln and beyond, or a short 45-minute drive to the base of the Flinders Ranges - https://www.whyalla.com/.
About Whyalla.pdf
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Check(s)
- 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
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: 861461
Enquiries
Name: Lauri Liney
Title: Administration Officer
Phone: 8644 5159
E-mail: Lauri.Liney@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Friday 12th April 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
861461 Team Leader – Registered Nurse-Midwife RNM3 Job Pack.pdf
861461 Team Leader – Allied Health Professional AHP3 Job Pack.pdf
JCS+Social+Worker+final.pdf
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