Nurse Consultant Mental Health

Job no: 913586
Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Various categories

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  • Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health, Mount Gambier
  • Salary: RN/M3  $125,183 to $130,779 p.a.  + Superannuation + leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
  • Permanent Full Time position
  • Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Team as a Nurse Consultant in Mental Health with Limestone Coast Local Health Network!

Are you a passionate mental health professional looking to make a significant impact? Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking a skilled Nurse Consultant in Mental Health to enhance the quality and safety of our mental health services across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings.

About the Role:

As a Nurse Consultant, you will provide clinical nursing expertise and leadership to support the recovery of mental health consumers. You will work autonomously, utilising your specialised knowledge to improve service outcomes and contribute to the overall quality of mental health care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver expert mental health nursing care and consultancy services.
  • Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Coordinate and lead projects and programs aimed at enhancing consumer/service outcomes.
  • Accept accountability for your nursing practice, including the professional advice provided and the outcomes of nursing interventions.
  • Engage with Aboriginal communities in a culturally appropriate manner, promoting inclusive practices.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practicing certificate, and hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
  • At least 3 years of post-registration experience in mental health nursing.
  • Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
  • Experience in supervising and leading multidisciplinary teams, as well as working with Aboriginal consumers.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, safety standards, and mental health practices.

Why Join Us?  

  • Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
  • Work within a supportive team that values innovation and professional development.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to improving mental health services and support recovery for consumers in our community.
  • Job security and financial incentives: 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. 
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

  • Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
  • Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
  • Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
  • Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
  • Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
  • Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 913586

Enquiries

Dani Young
Position: Executive Assistant to Director Mental Health
Phone: 87211507
E-mail: Dani.Young@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

19 September 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

Download File 913586 - RN3 Nurse Consultant.pdf

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