Clinical Nurse - Older Persons Community Mental HealthNorthern Adelaide Local Health Network – Older Persons Mental Health Service – ModburySalary: $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN2CTemporary Full-Time, up to 28 June 2025About the Role: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse to join our Older Persons Community Mental Health team. As a Clinical Nurse in our Older Persons Community Mental Health Service, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to older individuals facing mental health challenges. Your expertise and compassion will contribute to improving the well-being and quality of life of our clients and their families.
Key Responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing personalised care plansCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless and holistic careProviding counselling, education and support to clients and their caregiversAdvocating for the rights and dignity of older individuals with mental health concernsMaintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical recordsMinimum Requirements: To be eligible for this position, you must be registered as a Nurse by the Nursing/Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and hold a current practicing certificate. You must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.
About You: Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
To excel in this role, you must have a deep understanding of mental health issues affecting the older population, exceptional communication skills and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of care.
Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older South Australians.
About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN: From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas. NALHN supports and fosters 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.
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.
Checks: 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 889313 Role Description and Further Information: * Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
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