RN2C Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Hospital in the Home | SALHN

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RN2C Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Hospital in the Home | SALHN Job no: 887669Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide Metro SouthernCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga – Mental Health Salary $87,416.00 -$110,497.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN/M2C | Part Time 32 hours per week – Ongoing Compassionate Mental Health Nursing - Part-Time Opportunity with SA Health Mental Health Hospital in the Home (HITH) is an alternative option to hospital admission for the person experiencing an acute episode of mental illness. The aim of HITH is to provide high quality evidenced based interventions, treatments, and therapies in the person’s own home; enabling them to feel valued, empowered and connected to family or carers. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments: Utilise your expertise to perform mental health and psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and develop personalised treatment plans. Deliver comprehensive clinical care: Develop therapeutic relationships which facilitate collaborative working relationships with the person, carers and community stakeholders to ensure high quality care with improved mental and physical health outcomes. Interpersonal and communication skills: Successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. Support leadership: Collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager to contribute to a cohesive and efficient team environment. Contribute to quality improvement: Engage in clinical auditing, research, and evaluation initiatives to continuously improve patient care outcomes and service delivery. About you: Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practicing certificate, with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience. Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice. You have demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in mental health services. You have strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice. Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. To be considered for the RN2C (Clinical Nurse) level you must have at least three years, full time equivalent, post registration experience with experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses. Want To Know More? Contact: Sheila Byrne, Nurse Unit Manager, 83849569, Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 30th January 2025. Attachments: Noarlunga Hospital in the Home - 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. 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. Advertised: 16 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 30 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr