Central Resource Bank Mental Health Nurse

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Clinical collaboration

Safe connections

Professional development

Recognition & growth

Flexible work options

Paid leave

Health & fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

SA Health’s CALHN Mental Health Nursing team is recruiting Registered/Clinical Nurse roles across CALHN locations. You will deliver expert mental health care, manage cases, mentor staff and participate in education and group work with a focus on recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Join a dedicated, multidisciplinary field in Adelaide with pro rata salary options and salary packaging. We support flexible arrangements for full-time and part-time appointments within CALHN.

Qualifications

• Hold current Nursing and Midwifery Board registration.
• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience caring for complex mental health needs; leadership and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care and case management.
• Guide and support nursing staff to build clinical capability.
• Provide education, counselling and therapeutic group work.
• Assess and respond to complex needs and clinical deterioration.
• Collaborate with health professionals and community services.

Skills

Nursing registration

Leadership

Case management

Education

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Central Resource Bank Mental Health Nurse

Central Resource Bank Mental Health Nurse

SA Health
Job reference: 949997
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Mental Health Nurse

• Various locations in CALHN
• RN-1 $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• RN-2 $90,913 - $114,917p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the Mental Health Services across CALHN. Here you'll help shape the future of mental health care through safe and connected world-class care, research and innovation.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Commit to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

About the Role
Step into a rewarding Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse role where you'll deliver expert mental health care and support consumers towards recovery. You'll combine direct clinical practice, case management and team guidance while helping strengthen quality care across the Mental Health Clinical Program.

• Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care and case management
• Guide and support nursing staff to build clinical capability
• Provide education, counselling and therapeutic group work
• Assess and respond to complex needs and clinical deterioration
• Collaborate with health professionals and community services

About You
To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold current Nursing and Midwifery Board registration
• Hold a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
• Bring strong experience caring for complex mental health needs
• Demonstrate leadership, supervision and team coordination skills
• Apply sound judgement, communication and problem-solving skills

Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it's also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you'll enjoy :

• Salary packaging - up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration - work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections - be part of a culture of safety and connectivity , focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth - celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
• Flexible work options - speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave - with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks - discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Applications close: 11:55 pm Thursday 30September 2027
Job Ref: 949997

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

Flexibility Statement
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.