Job no:
******
Work type:
Part time
Location:
Various
Categories:
Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Nursing/Midwifery
Women's and Children's Health Network, Nursing & Midwifery & Consumer Experience, Various location
Salary – RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 3, $130,190 to $136,010 - AHP
3 - Allied Health Skilled L3, $112,139 to $120,284
+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Part Time (0.63 FTE), fixed term (Temporary) contract until 30 June ****
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people.
We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
About the role
The Navigator provides expert, autonomous care navigation and coordination for parents experiencing moderate to severe perinatal and infant mental health concerns, facilitating timely access to appropriate services across the South Australian PIMH care continuum.
Key duties of the role
Provide expert triage, care navigation and referral support to connect clients with appropriate perinatal and infant mental health and community services.




Actively participate in practice level multidisciplinary team meetings.eg.
Community of Practice
Hold a contemporary professional practice portfolio containing evidence of qualifications, learning and practice experience that underpin and demonstrable application of knowledge and skills commensurate with the level and type of practice expected of the role.
Contribute towards the development of the project, attending meetings and undertaking presentations.
Provide leadership and direction, acts a role model, mentor, consultant, and resource person relating to PIMH.
Skills and Experience
Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or an eligible Social Worker or Psychologist.
Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in nursing, midwifery, social work or psychology.
Demonstrated experience and competence in perinatal and infant mental health practice.
Demonstrated ability to undertake biopsychosocial assessment, risk assessment, care planning and intervention.
Strong communication, relationship-building and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, including knowledge of Aboriginal communities and culturally responsive practice.
Enquiries can be directed to
Ann Wiseman
Clinical Practice Director
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Application Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September *******:55PM
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
A part-time contract role within SA Health's Women's and Children's Health Network, the Connect and Care Navigator works across Adelaide
A part-time contract role within SA Health's Women's and Children's Health Network, the Connect and Care Navigator works across Adelaide
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📌 Connect And Care Navigator (Adelaide)
🏢 Health
📍 Adelaide