• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville South 5011
• Salary RN-1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary RN-2 $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions

About the Role

RN-1 In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care within a supportive mental health team, helping consumers achieve their best possible health and recovery. You’ll grow from a novice practitioner to a proficient nurse, consolidating your knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development and experience. Guided by SA Health’s values and the National Mental Health Policy and Standards, you’ll deliver direct and comprehensive care, support case management, and contribute to education, counselling and group work. Collaboration with other health professionals and community organisations is key, ensuring holistic, person-centred care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers.

RN-2 As a Clinical Nurse, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care across a variety of settings within the Mental Health Clinical Program. Building on your consolidated experience and professional development, you’ll provide direct care and case management while supporting the growth and guidance of less experienced staff. Working within the framework of SA Health’s values and the National Mental Health Policy and Standards, you’ll contribute to education, counselling, group work and collaborative partnerships with other health professionals and community organisations. With opportunities to be involved in teaching, research, and broader clinical projects, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on consumer recovery while continuing to advance your own professional practice.

Qualifications

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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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 915352

Enquiries to:

Denise Smith Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 0414 638 968
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 7 October 2025

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

915352 RD RN-1.pdf

915352 RD RN-2.pdf

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