Mental Health Nurse Graduate (multiple opportunities)

Eligibility

Overview

As a beginning practitioner in Mental Health Nursing, the Graduate Mental Health Nurse with the support and supervision of a designated preceptor is accountable to the NUM for the provision of direct mental health nursing care to a designated group of consumers. Nurses classified at this level provide nursing services in health service settings.

The Graduate Mental Health Nurses accepts accountability for their own standard of nursing care and for activities delegated to others. Within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and National Standards and in a manner consistent with the stated vision and values of SA Health, the Graduate Mental Health Nurse uses the process of nursing to deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to consumers within a designated practice setting.

The provision of education, counselling and group work is considered essential components of care which are directed towards the attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery. This involves consultation and liaison with other professional disciplines and non-government organisations

Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practising certificate. Undertaking studies toward a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. 

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)

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.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 838128