Mental Health Nursing Specialist
10 hours ago
Job Description:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Nursing Specialist to join their Adult Acute Mental Health Service.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing education and advice to general nurses regarding the provision of nursing care to patients experiencing complex mental health problems in the general hospital environment.
You will play a pivotal part in guiding non-pharmacological approaches to agitation and challenging behaviours, promoting a least restrictive environment, and reducing the risk of injury to patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Nursing Assessment and Education: Assess and manage complex presentations where nursing staff require assistance or education on approaches to care provision.
- Therapeutic Approaches: Advise on therapeutic approaches, such as therapeutic use of self, behaviour activation, positive reinforcement, and acknowledgement.
- Risk Management: Provide guidance on risk management, level of nursing observation required, and clinical specials.
- Clinical Supervision: Educate on managing countertransference from nurse to patient regarding personality variables, including antisocial, dependent, avoidant, narcissistic, and borderline traits.
- Mental Health Promotion: Facilitate the reduction of stigma and prejudice towards mental health patients.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.
- Experience: Proven experience in mental health nursing, preferably in an acute setting.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: $121,537 - $126,970 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN3.
- Temporary Part-Time Position: Working 16 hours per week, up to 30 June 2025.
- Career Development Opportunities: Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and inclusive culture.
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