Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Mental Health, Whyalla
Salary: $84,870 - $107,279 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M2C
The Clinical Nurse Role
The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. The RN will consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience.
The RN contributes to the delivery of integrated clinical mental health care to consumers across community, acute, and rehabilitation service settings and will utilise and develop a combination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic, and evaluative approaches, including individual and family therapeutic approaches, group programs, health promotion, and community development programs.
Employees working within this level develop from novice practitioners to a proficient level of professional practice. They consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. An employee at this level accepts accountability for his or her own standards of nursing/midwifery care and for activities delegated to others.
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Must be enrolled and/or willing to enrol in further postgraduate studies within Mental Health practice.
Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 866094
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