• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• RN/M3 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $121,537 - $126,970 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in our community with your commitment and expertise!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking 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. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

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.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Site and Service:

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds. The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

 About Port Augusta.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

Are you ready to make a profound difference in mental health care? As a Mental Health Nurse Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of transforming mental health services within a dynamic general medical and emergency department setting. Your expertise will drive excellence and innovation in mental health care across regional South Australia and the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service (RRMHS).

In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with key stakeholders from the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN), playing a critical role in shaping and enhancing mental health responses. You'll partner with the FUNLHN Community Mental Health Teams, offering invaluable education and mentorship to elevate the skills of staff, ensuring top-notch care for mental health consumers.

As a leader in your field, you'll deliver clinical, educational, and professional mental health services with a focus on improving safety and quality. You'll provide expert guidance and consultancy that supports recovery across various community, acute, and rehabilitation settings.

• Offer advanced mental health nursing care and clinical leadership.
• Lead and coordinate projects and programs that drive positive outcomes for consumers and services.
• Mentor and educate staff to enhance their mental health management skills.

You will be a seasoned expert with significant autonomy, making key decisions and ensuring that nursing practices align with policies. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where every action contributes to meaningful change, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team.

About you:

• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Holds a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
• Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in the mental health nursing practice in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision and leadership of multidisciplinary staff, student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses and/or midwives.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

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

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.
• 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: 867030

Want To Know More? Contact:

Jessica Dendunnen - Team Leader, 8668 7800, Jessica.dendunnen@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: Thursday 19th December 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

 867030 RN/M3 Role Description.pdf

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