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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Whyalla
• Salary:
  • $100,343 - $107,279 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M2A
  • $72,651 - $99,129 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M1 
  • $68,478 - $102,240 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP1/2

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2A, RN/M1 or AHP1/2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

The Role

Deliver expert mental health nursing across diverse healthcare environments as a Clinical Nurse (RN/M2A), honed through experience and advanced study. As a Clinical Nurse, progress from competence to proficiency, taking ownership of practice standards, delegated tasks, and mentorship of colleagues. While maintaining a predominantly clinical focus, this role also includes tailored portfolio responsibilities aligned with individual career development plans, ensuring continuous growth and excellence.

The Registered Nurse (RN/M1) plays a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge, recovery-focused mental health services across our multi-disciplinary Local Health Network. Through continuous professional development and hands-on experience, the RN enhances their expertise and capabilities.

Under the direct supervision of a senior clinician, the Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (AHP1/2) will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidenced based, recovery-oriented services across the multi-disciplinary Local Health Network Mental Health service appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. The Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker will consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

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

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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: 874000

Enquiries

Name: Lauri Liney

Title: Administration Officer

Phone: 8644 5159

E-mail: Lauri.Liney@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 1st October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 874000 Mental Health Clinician – Clinical Nurse Job Pack.pdf

 874000 Mental Health Clinician – Registered Nurse Job Pack.pdf

 874000 Mental Health Clinician – Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

 874000 Mental Health Clinician – Psychologist Job Pack.pdf

 874000 Mental Health Clinician – Social Worker Job Pack.pdf

 JCS+RegisteredNurse+Mental+Health+final.pdf

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