Description:
- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Repat Health Precinct – Older Person's Mental Health
- Salary $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN3 | Full-time, Term until May 2026
Join our Mental Health Nursing Team
Are you a registered nurse with a passion for mental health care and a commitment to delivering exceptional service?
SA Health presents an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
About the role:
In this role you will play a crucial role in the Older Person's Mental Health Service, providing oversight of the Rapid Access Service and community team nurses, based at the Repat Health Precinct. This unique opportunity allows you to work in a supportive specialty mental health service, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those seeking mental health care.
As an RN3 Nurse Consultant, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing your expertise to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions. Your clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to build positive therapeutic relationships will be invaluable in ensuring the highest quality of care.
About you:
To be considered for this role, you must possess a relevant nursing qualification, current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and experience in mental health nursing, preferably with a focus on older persons.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines whilst working under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Sharon Brown, Team Manager, ph: (08) 7117 5037, or e-mail to Sharon.Brown@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 15 May 2025
Attachments:
- 902224 - Nurse Consultant Role description
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
Applicant Information:
- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
- 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: 902224