Clinical/Mental Health Nurse (ABIS)

Health

Adelaide

Hybrid

AUD 78,000 - 106,000

Full time

24 hours ago
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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

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Nurse to join the Western Community Mental Health team in Adelaide. You will deliver recovery‑focused care, perform case management, and provide therapeutic support within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role offers full‑time temporary arrangements up to 11/12/26, with salary packages and opportunities for professional development across CALHN’s sites.

Qualifications

  • AHPRA registration as a mental health nurse is required.
  • Experience delivering direct mental health nursing care and therapeutic support.
  • Ability to coordinate care across disciplines and support recovery objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct mental health nursing care
  • Provide case management and therapeutic support
  • Facilitate education, counselling and group programs
  • Collaborate with healthcare and community services
  • Guide students and less experienced staff
  • Contribute to clinical improvement and recovery outcomes

Skills

Mental health nursing
Case management
Therapeutic support
Direct patient care

Education

AHPRA registration with mental health qualification

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

Job no: 946807
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
  • Western Community Mental Health, Acute Brief Interventional Service (ABIS)
  • Location - Woodville
  • Salary RN-1 $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. + super + salary packaging
  • Salary RN-2 $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. + super + salary packaging
  • Full time temporary up to 11/12/26
Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the Acute Brief Interventional Service - Western Community Mental Health within CALHN's Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP). 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
  • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
  • Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

Find out more about CALHN sites and services , our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Join our Mental Health team as a Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Nurse and help deliver compassionate, recovery focused care that supports positive consumer outcomes. Classification will be based on your experience, qualifications and clinical capability within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

  • Deliver direct mental health nursing care
  • Provide case management and therapeutic support
  • Facilitate education, counselling and group programs
  • Collaborate with healthcare and community services
  • Guide students and less experienced staff
  • Contribute to clinical improvement and recovery outcomes
About You

You are a compassionate mental health nurse who delivers recovery focused care and works collaboratively to support positive consumer and team outcomes.

  • AHPRA registration with mental health qualification
  • Deliver therapeutic mental health nursing care
  • Support consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Guide staff and contribute to positive team culture
  • Use clinical systems and manage competing priorities effectively
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.

Application Information
  • Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required. 946807 RD RN-1.pdf 946807 RD RN-2.pdf
  • Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
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Denise Smith, Nurse Manager Phone: 0414 638 968
E-mail: denise.smith@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Job Ref: 946807

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