Job no: 884357
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Central Adelaide Local Health NetworkMental Health Services, AdelaideSalary RN-2A $100,343 - $107,279 p.a.
+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitFull-time temporary up to 14/11/25About the Role Seeking an experienced Nurse to join an enthusiastic and progressive team within Mental Health Services at RAH.
Providing specific support to the Nurse Unit Manager in the leadership of nurses in the unit/team, your duties as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager will include performance management processes, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation, and attendance management; financial and supplies planning and monitoring.
You will be responsible for ensuring optimal consumer care is provided by utilizing the process of nursing to deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to mental health consumers within a designated practice setting.
The provision of education, counselling, and group work is considered essential components of care which is directed towards the attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery.
This involves consultation and liaison with other professional disciplines and non-governmental organizations.
You will use clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in the application of direction, support, orientation, and education to nursing staff and participate in action research projects, quality improvement activities, and policy development within the practice setting.
Minimum Requirements: Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practising certificate.
You must also hold a qualification in mental health nursing equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
With demonstrated competence in the care of individuals with complex mental health needs, you will bring the ability to be creative, innovative, and flexible when approaching issues within the health care setting.
You will have experience in coordinating the work of other nurses, reflecting a proven track record in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.
Must have a current driver's license.
Minimum 3 years experience.
About You We're looking for a passionate and skilled nurse to join our team.
You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality mental health care.
Here are the key requirements we seek:
Registered Nurse: Must hold a current practising certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.Leadership Skills: Strong communicator with problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities, able to lead and inspire a team.Experience: Minimum three years post-registration experience, including coordinating care for individuals with complex mental health needs.Knowledgeable: Familiar with mental health nursing practices, relevant legislation, and quality improvement systems in healthcare.About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South 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.
Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants.Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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.Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. Job ref: 884357 Enquiries to: Ravneet Kaur Nurse Unit Manager, RAH Acute / RAH PIC Phone: 7074 0553 Email: ****** Marilena Ranaldo, Nurse Manager, Eastern Community Mental Health Phone: 7425 5525 Email: ****** Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 15 November 2024
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information Advertised: 01 Nov 2024 Cen.
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Applications close: 15 Nov 2024 Cen.
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