Nutty Nurse Nic

:smile:Thank you, and your welcome. Need anything else or have a specific question feel free to ask (same for anyone else reading this). Just had another thought, you might want to know which are the acute psychiatric wards in each government hospital (for aged 16-64) here is a list Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Crammond Clinic Lyell McEwin Hospital - 1G Modbury Hospital - Woodleigh House Royal Adelaide Hospital - C3 Flinders - Margaret Tobin Centre wards 5j, 5h, 5k Also there is 4G which specialises in eating disorder treatment Noarlunga Hospital - Morier ward and Morier HDU. I'm not all that familiar with acute wards for children services and older adults but here are two that I know of: Womens and Childrens Hospital - Children's mental health is Boylan ward Repatriation Hospital - (Older adults - over 65 unless aboriginal over 45) wards 17 & 18. Good luck Nicola

[h=2][/h] Hi Julie, I'm a MH Nurse working for Country Health although I am based in Adelaide (Glenside Campus). I've been working in Adelaide for 5 yrs. First got my job (at James Nash forensic services) whilst in the UK via an agency (Geneva Health based in New Zealand). Since then I moved south and worked at Noarlunga Mental health services and now work on an emergency MH phone service. Basically within the state for government there is Central and Northern Local Health Network which encompasses mental health wards at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Glenside Campus, Modbury Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital. Then there is Southern Mental Health Local Health Network which encompasses Flinders hospital (Margaret Tobin Unit) and Noarlunga Hospital. Then there is Country Health which has one ward on Glenside campus for patients from the rest of the state (although they are about to open regional centres in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Berri and Whyalla I think - these are all far to far away to commute to but interestingly some of the hold up's with opening the new units will be difficulty recruiting to country positions). In my opinion you are much more likely to gain a position as a new graduate on one of the metropolitan or country mental health wards than working in community teams which require more experience and knowledge of the mental health act etc. However there is an abundance of mental health community teams and emergency services which will sometimes take new graduates. In the past few years there has been a move to open 'step down' units generally called Intermediate care centres or community recovery centres. Within twenty mins drive of Flagstaff you have two options in these areas The Southern Intermediate Care Centre located on Noarlunga Hospital grounds or the Trevor Parry Community Recovery Centre across the road. As these are newer services, (again in my opinion) there are a bit more progressive and are more likely to welcome a new graduate in the hope that your practice is more up to date and recovery focussed. Otherwise you could try the Margaret Tobin Centre based at Flinders Hospital (15 mins from Flaggy) which has 3 mental health wards from memory 5K, 5H, 5J. In terms of the job situation, there is always a shortage of mental health nurses. Sometimes this is hidden by not advertising so much and using more agency nurses dependent on the political situation at the time and I suspect we are in this sort of scenario at the moment. Oh - Your other options are private hospitals of which there are two in the state both based in Adelaide - Fullarton Private and the Adelaide Clinic. Hope that helps. Good luck with it. Shout if you need anything else. Nicola

Hi There, Do you still have this for sale please ??

Hiya just asked the other half, he thinks you might be in luxury car tax category with a Mercedes that's on top of import duties, & possibly GST too. Not certain but worth checking. Have a look at likely second hand value on redbook online. Good luck.

:biggrin:Awesome how about lunch at the holdfast pub corner of pier street n brighton road, glenelg say 12 tomorrow will pm u my number - anyone else interested more than welcome

Nice to hear from you all! We should definitely meet up, how about lunch somewhere this sunday or breakfast / coffee maybe at the bay next Friday morning? If that's no good happy to choose another time but will be away for a week from sat 7th. Hopefully it'll be good for most

Hi Monica, Passed by this morning and took a couple of pics of the outside and the road it's on. Can't seem to change the file size to post on here but happy to email them to you. Can send to anybody else that might be interested too. Nicola

Hi Monica, just wanted to say I live a few streets away form woodcroft caravan park and would be happy to enquire around a bit. Never been there and know very little about it but happy to have a walk round maybe take so photos of the area if it would help. I'm off tmrw and will give me something to do Pm me if I can help x

Hi Victoria and Ang,I'm keen to make some more friends although I've been living here for 4 yrs now yikes! time flies. I'm 36 and live in Woodcroft. I work shifts as a mental health nurse and have lots of weekdays off when most people work..I try to fill my time with long lunches with a touch of wine !Be nice to meet up.Nicola.

Hi all,I've got to agree with the others FF tend to rent minimum at $600 pw due to bills and furniture etc. Re: job searching - I'm a nurse too and wanted to point out this website for your Wife's jobhunt http://www.sahealthcareers.com.au Not sure where to point you to for michelin star chef vacancies - maybe the gold section of the entertainment book?? http://www.entertainmentbook.com.auGood luck.Nicola.

Sorry just seen your later post about no pics! Where abouts r u? Could we come and have a look? nic & mark

Hi there, is your camper trailer still available? If so, are you able to post some pics please. Or email to markstoolvan@bigpond.com Thanks very much nic & mark