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The Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC) is a firstofitskind service in South Australia and a rare opportunity to help establish an entirely new model of crisis care from the ground up. This 16bed, 24/7 service provides a voluntary, shortstay (up to 72 hours) alternative to Emergency Departments, offering a safe, therapeutic, homelike environment for people experiencing mental health crisis and/or suicidal distress. Colocated within the Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct alongside Sonders Medicare Mental Health Centre, the CSC is designed for seamless integration across hospital, urgent and community services. Guided by a codesigned Peer First, Peer Last Philosophy of Care, and grounded in zero suicide principles, traumainformed practice and cultural safety, this new service represents a onceinacareer opportunity to help shape culture, practice, and care at the very beginning. WorkLife Balance Flexible work hours 6 weeks of annual leave 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave 3 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave Financial Benefits Salary paid above Nurse Award Salary package up to $15,900 + up to $2,650 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits taxfree each year 17.5% leave loading paid on all annual leave entitlements Professional Growth Professional Development allowance (in addition to salary) Paid study leave Access to training, mentoring, and development programs Regular clinical supervision to support your growth Shape the future of the sector through innovation Diverse client groups and services across Sonder opportunities to grow your skills across a broad range of programs Health & Wellbeing Wellbeing Initiatives throughout the year Wellbeing Day, Awards Night, local wellbeing activities Work with an organisation and team that truly prioritises your wellbeing Your Work Environment Modern, welcoming office spaces designed to support collaboration and comfort Dedicated administrative support so you can focus on client care Hours: You will need to have the ability to work across a 24/7 rostered service early, afternoon, and evening shifts across 7 days. Contract: Various FTE available (fulltime and parttime 0.5FTE1 FTE) | Permanent Location: Elizabeth Vale (Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct) More Information & Position Description: About the Role The Senior Clinical Nurse will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team inclusive of medical staff, allied health clinicians and peer practitioners providing advanced clinical nursing support in crisis care, including assessments, medication administration, and risk management. The Senior Clinical Nurse acts as shift coordinator when required, supports junior nurses both on the floor and through supervision, and contributes to clinical decisionmaking, escalation processes, and care planning. Experience Requirements Demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute mental health, crisis care, or community mental health setting. Experience acting as a clinical escalation point or shift coordinator, with a proven ability to lead and support junior nursing staff. Experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring to nursing staff, fostering professional growth and safe practice. Experience with risk assessment, safety planning, and clinical decisionmaking in highacuity environments. Experience acting as, or working alongside, an Authorised Officer (AO) under the SA Mental Health Act is highly desirable. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to integrated, consumercentred service delivery. Qualification and Other Requirements Current unrestricted Division 1 AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing, acute care, or a related field is highly desirable. Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) status through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses is desirable. Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC). How to apply Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website. Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr