Western Community Mental Health Acute Brief Intervention Service (ABIS)

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Western Community Mental Health Acute Brief Intervention Service (ABIS) Job no: 893766Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide Metro WesternCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Central Adelaide Local Health Network Community Mental Health Services, Woodville -Acute Brief Intervention Service (ABIS) Permanent full-time position working over 7 days Salary RN-1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Salary RN-2 $87,416 - $110,497 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits RN-1 As a Registered Nurse, you will provide essential nursing services in a variety of health service settings, where your skills and expertise will have a direct impact on patient care. This role offers you the opportunity to evolve from a novice practitioner to a proficient and confident healthcare professional, supported by continuous development and experience. You’ll have the chance to consolidate your knowledge and build on your clinical capabilities, all while delivering compassionate care to patients. At this level, you will take responsibility for your own standards of nursing care and ensure that delegated activities are carried out with the highest level of professionalism. You’ll work within a supportive and collaborative team environment, where accountability and growth are key to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. If you’re looking for a role that allows you to further develop your nursing practice and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you! RN-2 As a Clinical Nurse (CN) within the Mental Health Care Program (MHCP), you will provide expert mental health nursing care across a variety of settings. With your experience and/or further study, you will be expected to continue your professional development, advancing from a competent to proficient practitioner. In this pivotal role, you’ll not only be accountable for your own practice standards but also for the delegation of activities and the guidance of less experienced staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your professional growth while making a significant impact on patient care. While the CN role is predominantly clinical, you will also have the chance to engage in diverse activities aligned with your career development plan and the priorities of the MHCP. These may include involvement in clinical teaching, research, or participation in key MHCP-wide projects such as developing clinical protocols, process mapping, and contributing to complex initiatives. If you are a driven, skilled mental health professional looking to expand your career while shaping the future of mental health nursing, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications See Role descriptions About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas. We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia. Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing. Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied. Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program. Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. Job ref: 893766 Enquiries to: Sue Morrison Position: Team ManagerPhone: 74253939E-mail: Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Friday 21 February 2025 Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information 893766 RD RN-1.pdf 893766 RD RN-2.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 07 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 21 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr