* Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier
* Salary:RN/M1 $74,831 to $102,103 p.a. (Pro-rata)
* Casual, temporary, permanent (hours negotiable)
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Overview
Exciting Career Opportunities for Registered Nurses - Mental Health
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for providing high-quality mental health care? The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is looking for talented professionals like you to join our dynamic team Applications are welcome for ongoing, temporary or casual employment.
You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidenced based, recovery-oriented services across the multi-disciplinary Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. You will consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience.
We provide health care services within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Naracoorte, Penola, Millicent, Keith, Kingston SE and Lucindale areas. Our health services are well established with technology and infrastructure to support modern telehealth services. There is the potential to base yourself in a large regional city or in one of the many beautiful surrounding towns and regions.
We are continually seeking talented individuals to join our team. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews as opportunities arise.
About You
You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will demonstrate a commitment to providing patient and family-centred care. Your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills will equip you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads.
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.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
* Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
* Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.
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
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 Role Description provided below. Job ref:914143
Enquiries
Dani Young
Position: Executive Assistant to Director Mental Health
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
20 August PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Attachments
LCLHN Role Description - RN1 Registered Nurse Mental
LCLHN Careers flyer -
Limestone Coast Local Health Network Employment Fact Sheet
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines