Job no: 879922
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla Full/Part Time | Temporary (up to 25 April 2025) Base Salary Range: RN/M2C | $84,870 - $107,240 p.a RN/M1 | $72,651 - $99,129 p.a AHP1/2 | $68,478 - $102,240 p.a In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). The classification RN/M may also be eligible for Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), and Professional Development Allowance. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in our region through your compassionate care and professional expertise! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures, and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Site and Service: Community Mental Health Team The Community Mental Health Teams are located at both Port Augusta and Whyalla, providing specialised one-to-one counselling, group work, care coordination and health promotional activities to promote mental, emotional, physical, and social health and wellbeing.
About the Role: As a Clinical Nurse (RN/M2C) , you will deliver essential mental health nursing services across various settings, progressing from a competent to a proficient practitioner. You'll take accountability for your practice standards while mentoring less experienced staff. In addition to your clinical focus, you will also assume portfolio responsibilities that align with your career development goals.
The Registered Nurse (RN/M1) will be essential in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services, addressing the needs of consumers and the community.
The Allied Health Professionals (AHP1/2) , apply their clinical experience and specialized knowledge to deliver a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of consumers, their careers, and families.
About you: RN/M2C Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health practice. RN/M1 Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Be enrolled and/or willing to enrol in further postgraduate studies within Mental Health practice. AHP1/2 Must hold a recognised qualification within the respective profession and be eligible for registration in Australia. Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Want To Know More? Contact: Jo-anne Drummond - Manager, 0455 079 852,
Application Closing Date: Thursday 14th November 2024 - 11.55PM
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