“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”

About the Role

• Part time and Casual positions available across 7 day rotating roster
• Nurses Award 2010 Registered Nurse Level 2 (Above Award Salary)
• Casual and Maximum term contract 31 October 2022

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) Registered Nurse is an exciting new role responsible for providing person centred clinical nursing care services to consumers accessing the Urgent Mental Health Care Centre. The UMHCC is based on our formal partner, RI International’s (RII) “Crisis Now” movement and their international leading lived experience, high engagement, multi-disciplinary crisis model offering an alternative to Emergency Department presentations.

As the Registered Nurse you will form part of the UMHCC multidisciplinary team responsible for providing high-quality, individualised care to consumers accessing the UMHCC. Registered Nurses are integral members of the team and draw on their knowledge of recovery from mental illness and crisis intervention, to instil confidence and hope in others about the journey of recovery.

You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team including medical officers’, social workers and peer support workers. The Registered Nurse will work with the UMHCC Leadership team to promote a culture of continuous improvement by providing regular and ongoing opportunities for employees to give feedback, and through effective communication of continuous improvement processes.

What will you bring to the role

• Relevant clinical experience working within a rehabilitation/recovery setting is desirable
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet program goals and objectives
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the recovery model

Mandatory requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration as a Nurse with AHPRA and a current Certificate of Registration
• 2 years’ experience in mental health practice and a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing is highly desirable
• Current SA Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Driver’s licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

Why work with us?

Neami offers its staff a variety of incentives, such as:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Comprehensive Learning and Development training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please APPLY NOW!

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Rebecca Ljubic, Service Manager: 0437 180 036.

Applications will be open until suitable candidate is found.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.