Overview
Job no: 900962
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Organization
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Enfield (5048)
Position
Classification - RN/M2C - Clinical Nurse/Midwife LV2 - $87,416 to $110,497 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Employment - Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 24 Apr 2026)
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Forensic Services team as a Clinician, where you will be responsible for:
* Providing forensic mental health services in a voluntary treatment program that works with youth in relation to Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB). Priority is for youth who have engaged in or have been convicted of sexually harmful behaviours. The program works with young people and their families, in metropolitan, rural, and remote regions of SA (via telehealth when required).
* Providing services at the Youth Court and Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre.
* Addressing inconsistencies between clinical practice and policy.
* Being responsible and accountable for own professional practice standards and for activities delegated to others.
* Conducting mental health assessments, providing education, counselling, and group work as essential components of care.
* Consulting and liaising with other professional disciplines and nongovernmental organisations to coordinate care.
* Providing direction, support, orientation, and education to other staff using clinical expertise.
* Leading and participating in action research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development within the practice setting.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Registered or eligible for registration as a nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions of a complex nature with children, adolescents with eating disorders and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
* Ability to relate to people from a diverse range of cultural and social backgrounds.
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive mental health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships across disciplines.
* Demonstrated ability to work and contribute positively in a team environment.
What WCHN Can Offer You
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
* Salary package includes a range of benefits up to $9,010 per FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses per FBT year.
* Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program).
* Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (note: does not apply to network community sites).
* Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
About Us
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer specialist care, maternity and obstetric services, community-based services, and programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our patient-centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with high-quality health care across hospital and community services. Our values are Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and CREATE Together.
Want to know more
For more information about WCHN opportunities, please visit the SA Health careers site. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Clare Smith
Position: Senior Social Worker
Phone: 71173800
E-mail: Clare.Smith4@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
16/09/2025 at 11:55pm
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