Mental Health Nurse Consultant

Résumé du poste

You will provide expert clinical mental health nursing care and consultancy services across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Additionally, you will offer clinical leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to service improvement and evidence-based care initiatives.

Détails du poste

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/46b666e5-fd7c-46a9-b6f7-627771979267.png] * Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta * RN/M3 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing * Base Salary Range: $130,190 - $136,010 p.a Join us as a Mental Health Nurse Consultant and lead recovery-focused care that makes a lasting impact! Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure. Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future. Your Career. Your Impact. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region. Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5uurPYJXA] - Living and Working in Port Augusta [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCsApGMam5Q] To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Careers/Working%20for%20SA%20Health/Our%20services/Working%20at%20FUNLHN/Working%20at%20Flinders%20and%20Upper%20North%20Local%20Health%20Network] Our Benefits: * Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/] to increase your take‑home pay. * Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. * Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments. * Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport [https://portal.fitnesspassport.com.au/FUNLS] discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program. * Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C01%7CEmmanuele.Cirillo%40sa.gov.au%7C18d3028d50cd48f2462d08dbb2799fe7%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638300007679569025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y1zKcgABuewu6Uh0vCdZRkoHH5bXRCtIUyBTpGA2kxg%3D&reserved=0]. * Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply). About the Role: You will provide expert clinical mental health nursing care and consultancy services that support recovery-focused outcomes across community, acute and rehabilitation settings. Working with a high level of autonomy, you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support best practice through education, quality improvement and evidence-based care. You will also mentor and support multidisciplinary staff while contributing to the development of safe, innovative and consumer-centred mental health services. 937639 RN/M3 Role Description [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtE87CuNmUGw_WA86uz_YUxGzzJRXS7ArJBurQtQqPPgXOsfKYyrtpsvTotwDOPhTBeqskt5tyjL4dyOBbh-NFuBeFR3qag6TsrY40Co0EIw-t-6iGccCqQe1VSk838bs2nLbYMnxP7kQngkxzugl_SQ%7e%7e] About You: * Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a current practising certificate. * Hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent qualification. * Demonstrated expertise in mental health nursing practice and leadership within multidisciplinary settings. * Strong communication, problem-solving and change management skills with a commitment to consumer-centred care. Want To Know More? Contact: Jessica Dendunnen - Team Leader, 8668 7800, Jessica.Dendunnen@sa.gov.au [Jessica.Dendunnen@sa.gov.au] Applicant Information: * Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications. * Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] as indicated on the Role description. * SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence. * We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. * 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. Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information. Australian applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/australian+applicant+guidelines] International applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/international+applicant+guidelines] Application Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 - 11:55PM

Ce que vous ferez

You will provide expert clinical mental health nursing care and consultancy services across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Additionally, you will offer clinical leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to service improvement and evidence-based care initiatives.

Exigences

Candidates must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or an equivalent qualification. Demonstrated expertise in mental health nursing practice and leadership within multidisciplinary settings is required.

Avantages

• Regional and locality allowance • Salary packaging • Professional development • Flexible working arrangements • Fitness passport discounts • Annual flu vaccinations • Employee assistance program • Relocation support • Accommodation assistance

Compétences indiquées

• Change Management · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Mental health nursing
• Clinical leadership
• Recovery-focused care
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Service improvement
• Evidence-based care
• Change management
• Consumer-centred care
• Mentoring
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Service Improvement
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Clinical Leadership
• Aboriginal and Torres Islander Descent
• Upskilling
• Quality Improvement
• Mental Health
• Change Management
• Community Mental Health Services
• Cultural Diversity
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Mental Health Nursing
• Midwifery
• Rehabilitation
• Nursing
• Service Improvement Planning
• Registration

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Mental Health Nurse
• Nurse Case Manager
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses