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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Barossa Community Mental Health, Barossa/Angaston
• Salary:  $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. RN/M2C / $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. - RN/M1 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2C or RN/M1, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Overview

As part of the community health team, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services appropriate to the needs of consumers and the local community. To achieve this, you will be working with consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings, and utilise a combination of therapeutic approaches. Operating within pre-determined guidelines and in a multidisciplinary primary health care setting, you will assess consumers, select and implement different therapeutic interventions and/or support programs, and evaluate progress. Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health embraces strength based approaches and the principles of positive psychology, and aims to be a flourishing mental health service that impacts meaningfully and positively on the community it serves. Employees of Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN receive access to professional development opportunities and salary sacrifice arrangements.

For appointment at the RN1 or RN2 level, you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate, along with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health practice. Applying your knowledge of the relevant mental health standards, acts and guidelines, you will be committed to providing mental health care that is consumer-centred and least restrictive. You will bring the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting, and possess effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, 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 and employer superannuation contributions.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN 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.

Applicant Information

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.

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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 882459

Enquiries

Michelle Field
Team Manager
Phone: 0482 131 063
E-mail: Michelle.Field@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

25 July 2025 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 882459 RN/M2C Role Description.pdf

 882459 RN/M1 Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf

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