• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Glenside
• Salary RN-1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 30/9/26

About the Role

We’re looking for compassionate and committed Registered Nurses ready to take the next step in their mental health nursing career. In this dynamic role, you'll provide direct and comprehensive care to consumers in a supportive health service setting, guided by the values of SA Health and the National Mental Health Policy. Whether you're newly qualified or growing in your clinical expertise, you'll have the opportunity to develop from a novice to a proficient practitioner through ongoing professional development, hands-on experience, and collaboration with senior nursing staff.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll work alongside experienced Level 2/3 Mental Health Nurses to deliver individual case management, education, counselling, and group work—key elements in supporting consumer recovery and wellbeing. You'll also engage with families, other health professionals, and community organisations to ensure holistic and coordinated care. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and keen to thrive in a learning-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You’re a dedicated and compassionate mental health nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting recovery-focused outcomes. Your strong clinical knowledge, collaborative mindset and commitment to ethical practice make you a valuable member of any healthcare team.

Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate and postgraduate mental health nursing qualification

Proven clinical competence in mental health care, including assessment, planning and therapeutic interventions

Excellent communication, time management and critical thinking skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team

Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, recovery frameworks and ethical nursing standards in the Australian context

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 902555

Enquiries to:

Sandy Sharma Position: A/Nurse Manager
Phone: 70871000
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 30 May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

902555 RD Mental Health Nurse - Eastern Acute Glenside.pdf

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