Enhancing Older Person's Mental Health through Leadership and Care
1 day ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Mental Health Nurse Specialist to enhance mental health care across residential aged care homes in South Australia.
About the RoleThis pivotal leadership role is responsible for embedding a best-practice, person-centred approach to supporting older people living with mental illness. As a subject matter expert, you will drive excellence in clinical practice, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and champion our Mental Health Approach.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership & Capacity Building: Coach and develop clinical leaders and multidisciplinary staff to respond confidently and competently to the complex mental health needs of residents.
- Clinical Practice Improvement: Introduce and refine clinical pathways and equip staff to support both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies.
- Governance & Quality: Partner with the Clinical Management Group and Operations Clinical Governance Committee to align mental health initiatives with our Clinical Governance Framework.
- Partnership & Collaboration: Build strong relationships with external services, research partners, and industry leaders to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
- Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and registered with AHPRA.
- Further qualifications in mental health nursing (for example, Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing) or working towards those qualifications.
- At least 12 months' post-graduate experience in mental health nursing.
- Experience in leading best practice, person-centred mental health care for older people.
- Sound knowledge of mental health frameworks, person-centred care, and clinical governance.
- Proven ability to build mental health capability in aged care or multidisciplinary teams.
- Expertise in coaching and mentoring clinical and care staff.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills across diverse populations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and high-level consultation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, analyse data, and implement practical improvements.
- Excellent time management, problem-solving and self-direction.
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