Mental Health Clinician

SA Health; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Incentive

Grow Your Career

Work-life Balance

Accommodation Assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network invites applications for a Mental Health Clinician. You will provide recovery-oriented mental health nursing across community, acute and rehabilitation settings within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be registered or eligible as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia with a current practising certificate; demonstrate mental health nursing competence; and show strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with experience

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice, with Clinical Nurses demonstrating Mental Health nursing competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented mental health nursing across community, acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care through therapeutic interventions, group programs, health promotion and family-centred approaches.

Skills

Registered nurse

Mental health nursing

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job no: 948614

Work type: Full time

Location: Far North

Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta


• Full/Part Time | Ongoing


• Base Salary Range:
  
  
  
  • $77,824 - $106,187 p.a | RN/M1
  
  
  • $90,913 - $114,917 p.a | RN/M2C
  
  
  
  

Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join us as a Mental Health Clinician and deliver recovery-focused care across community, acute and rehabilitation settings!

Discover the Flin ders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meet s Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career with FUNLHN

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, professional development opportunities to help you grow, and a workplace where every role matters. Whatever your position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health network and making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.


• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from a dedicated support program for new graduates – through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program.


• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.


• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.


• Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

You will provide recovery-oriented mental health nursing across community, acute and rehabilitation settings. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based care through therapeutic interventions, group programs, health promotion and family-centred approaches while supporting positive consumer outcomes.

• Please refer to the role descriptions for the specific qualifications and requirements relevant to each classification.


• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.


• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice, with Clinical Nurses demonstrating Mental Health nursing competence.


• Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.


• Commitment to consumer and family-centred care and culturally appropriate engagement with Aboriginal consumers.


• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers, with Clinical Nurses providing guidance to students and less experienced staff.


• Please refer to the role descriptions for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.


• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.


• SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.


• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.


• 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.

Application Closing Date: Saturday 31st October 2026 - 11:55PM