Divisional Director (Nursing) - Forensic Mental Health

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Oakden
• Salary : $169,240 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN5.3
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity that allows you to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals within the forensic mental health system? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Divisional Director (Nursing) to join our Forensic Mental Health Service.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As the Divisional Director (Nursing), you will spearhead a dedicated team of professionals, fostering an environment of excellence, compassion and evidence-based practices. Your leadership and clinical expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of care for individuals with complex mental health needs within the forensic system.

This position requires a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills and a deep commitment to patient-centred care. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and community partners to drive continuous improvement and advocate for the well-being of those in your care.

To be eligible for this position, 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, enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Embrace this unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of forensic mental health services in South Australia. Join a team of passionate professionals and make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife; culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars; world-wide sporting events like the LIV Golf and SANTOS Tour Down Under; and artistic festivals such as the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters 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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 892449

Enquiries:

Ashleigh Norman

Senior Executive Assistant

Phone: (08) 8182 9230

E-mail: ashleigh.norman@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

28 February 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

892449 - Divisional Director (Nursing) - Forensic Mental Health - RN5.3 - role description.pdf

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

Flexibility Statement
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.