Enrolled Nurse Mental Health

Job no: 888091
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
ENC/END | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
Base Salary Range: $62,128 – $72,651 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 transform the lives of patients in our region with your dedicated care 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: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

 

Service:

Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Whyalla)

Whyalla Hospital is one of three SA regional hospitals that has an Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit (IMHIU). The IMHIU features six single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a comfortably furnished dining and lounge area, making the environment as welcoming and home-like as possible. The service includes a full-time psychiatrist, which brings benefits to all mental health consumers in the region. To find out more about the Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit

 

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:

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering integrated, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented mental health services across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. You’ll have the opportunity to provide compassionate care to consumers in community, acute, and rehabilitation settings, making a real difference in their mental health journey.

Working under the guidance of experienced clinicians, you will contribute to comprehensive clinical care while always maintaining accountability for your actions. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team, where your expertise and passion will directly enhance the well-being of our community.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

 

About You:

• Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Experience, within the boundaries of education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing care in the mental healthcare setting in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• 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: 888091

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Marion Hall – Administration Officer, 8644 5130, [email protected]

 

Application Closing Date: Friday 25th December 2024 – 11.55PM

 

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Advertised: 11 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time