“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full time and Part time positions available, Nurses Award 2010 Registered Nurse Level 2
• 7-day rotating roster as per the operational requirements of the service
• Maximum term contract until 30 October 2022, with high possibility of extension to 30 September 2024; subject to review of funding contracts and performance.

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 instill 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 the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) 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

Recruitment Information Session

Want to know more? Come and join us for an online Information Session.

If you are interested in this position and/or want to know more about Neami National, Urgent Medical Health Centre and open positions, feel free to attend one of our Recruitment Information Sessions. The sessions are scheduled for:

• Monday 26th October 5.30pm-6.30pm
• Thursday 29th October 5.30pm-6.30pm

Both sessions will be via zoom, if you are interested, RSVP to Lesley Tang on [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Registered Nurses - UMHCC Service enquiry via EthicalJobs. Lesley will send the zoom invite link.

About Neami

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Comprehensive Learning and Development training

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please apply before the close date.

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

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

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.