Registered Nurse, Mental Health Job no: 864078 Work type: Full time Location: South East Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health, Mount Gambier Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a - Permanent Full Time (over a 7 day roster) - RN/RM1 Up to $13,000 reimbursed relocation costs may be available Overview You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services across the multidisciplinary Limestone Coast Local Health Network Mental Health service appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. Delivering integrated clinical mental health care to consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings, you will utilise and develop a combination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluative approaches. These will include individual and family therapeutic approaches, group programs, health promotion and community development programs. Where required, you will plan and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies in providing individual health care needs. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. With increasing capacity over time, you will provide support and guidance to newer or less experienced staff, Enrolled Nurses, student nurses and other workers providing basic nursing care. About you You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. Demonstrating sound knowledge and an understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse within a mental health care setting, you will bring the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a mental health setting, displaying a commitment to providing consumer and family-centred care. Strong communication skills including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills will hold you in good stead for this role. Benefits Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing and other provisions Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals About Us Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital in rural South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home. Committed to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the people of South Australia, it provides a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital and related services as well as promoting the health of the general community and encouraging healthy behaviour on the part of the individual. We provide acute services ranging from in-hospital care by local general practitioners to specialist surgical, obstetric, paediatric and anaesthetic services delivered by medical consultants. Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service | SA Health 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 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. Find out about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN. 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 information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here 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. In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading. 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. For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 851638 Enquiries Pauline Beach Director Mental Health Phone: 8721 1507 Email: ****** Application Closing Date 30 April 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments 864078 Registered Nurse - Job Pack.pdf JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 Cen. 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