• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, Parkside
• Salary: $114,314 - $124,449 p.a. - AHP4; $132,177 - $137,771 p.a. - RN4A + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Please note that this position will be filled at either AHP4 or RN4A classification.

Overview

Working within a multidisciplinary team framework, in collaboration with other health professionals, service providers and the community, you will ensure the provision of high quality service standards and practices to consumers of regional mental health services. You will provide advice, expertise and support to the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network Mental Health Senior Executive in relation to clinical areas of risk, and clinical and corporate safety and quality initiatives across regional services. Leading the development of a culture of safety, quality and risk management that is aligned with National Standards and SA Health Frameworks, you will help to deliver critical systems that support evaluation and consistent ongoing improvement of consumer safety and quality of care. This will include working collaboratively and in partnership across a broad range of government, non-government and private practitioners/service providers.

For appointment at the AHP4 level, you will hold a recognised qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant professional association. For appointment at the RN4 level, you will be eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate, along with a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent). Demonstrating expertise in mental health practice, you will have a sound understanding of the relevant standards and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical setting. You will possess strong leadership abilities including highly developed communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, 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 and employer superannuation contributions.
• 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 BHFLHN 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 BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN 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.

Applicant Information

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.

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 C (minimal consumer contact)

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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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 904181

Enquiries

Michelle Hilton Position: Director of Nursing RRMHS
Phone: 0401125334
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

10 June 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

904181 - RN4 Quality and Safety Lead Role Description.pdf

904181 - AHP4 Quality and Safety Lead Role Description.pdf

JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf

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