- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network -Rural and Remote Mental Health Service InpatientUnit,Glenside Campus
- Salary:RN/M1$74,831 -$102,103 p.a. (pro-rata)
- Multiple Temporary Part -Time positionsavailable working up to 20 February 2026 (hours to be negotiated), working over a 7 day roster
Overview
As a beginning practitioner in Mental Health Nursing, the Graduate Mental Health Nurse with the support and supervision of a designated preceptor is accountable to the NUM / TM for the provision of direct mental health nursing care to a designated group of consumers. Nurses classified at this level provide nursing services in health service settings.
The Graduate Mental Health Nurse accepts accountability for their own standard of nursing care and for activities delegated to others. Within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and National Standards and in a manner consistent with the stated vision and values of SA Health, the Graduate Mental Health Nurse uses the process of nursing to deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to consumers within a designated practice setting.
The provision of education, counselling and group work is considered essential components of care which are directed towards the attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery. This involves consultation and liaison with other professional disciplines and non-governmental organisations.
Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practising certificate. Undertaking studies toward a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
Diversity and inclusion: At BHFLHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Essential Requirements:
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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Enquiries
Name:Susan Wardle
Title:Clinical Portfolio Lead
Phone: 08 74256123
E-mail:[email protected]
Application Closing Date
9 March 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM
Attachments
894841 - Mental Health Nurse Graduate Role Description.pdf
JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf
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