Mental Health Nurse Consultant

I Work For Sa; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional and Locality allowance

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport discounts

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network in Port Augusta is seeking a Mental Health Nurse Consultant to lead recovery-focused care across community, acute and rehabilitation settings.

You will provide expert clinical nursing care, clinical leadership, and mentor multidisciplinary staff while contributing to service improvements and consumer-centred care. The role is ongoing with base salary in the mid-to-high six figures plus region-specific allowances.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience in mental health nursing leadership within multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and change management skills.
• Appointment subject to Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance.
• Inclusive workplace with emphasis on diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical mental health nursing care and consultancy across care settings.
• Provide clinical leadership with autonomy and drive service improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support multidisciplinary staff and contribute to education and quality improvement.
• Support development of safe, innovative, consumer-centred mental health services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Consumer care

Education

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 937639
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Port Augusta
• RN/M3 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $132,794 - $138,730 p.a

Join us as a Mental Health Nurse Consultant and lead recovery-focused care that makes a lasting impact!

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.

When you join us, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You'll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

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.
• 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 expert clinical mental health nursing care and consultancy services that support recovery-focused outcomes across community, acute and rehabilitation settings. Working with a high level of autonomy, you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support best practice through education, quality improvement and evidence-based care. You will also mentor and support multidisciplinary staff while contributing to the development of safe, innovative and consumer-centred mental health services.

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a current practising certificate.
• Hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated expertise in mental health nursing practice and leadership within multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and change management skills with a commitment to consumer-centred care.
• Please refer to the role description 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.

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.