Clinical/Mental Health Nurse (ABIS)
Palliative Care SA
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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Nurse to deliver compassionate, recovery‑focused care in the Western Community Mental Health ABIS. You will provide direct nursing care, case management and therapeutic support within a multidisciplinary team, helping shape positive consumer outcomes.
The role requires AHPRA registration with mental health qualification, a collaborative approach, and the ability to guide junior staff while contributing to
Qualifications
- Registered nurse with mental health qualification and AHPRA registration.
- Ability to deliver direct mental health nursing care and case management.
- Commitment to recovery‑focused, trauma‑informed and culturally safe care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct mental health nursing care to consumers.
- 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.
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Job description
Job no: 946807
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
- 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
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
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
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
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
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.
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Connect with Denise Smith, Nurse Manager Phone: 0414 638 968
E-mail: denise.smith@sa.gov.au
Job Ref: 946807
Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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