Mental Health Nurses

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 117,000; Full time

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Job summary

SA Health’s Margaret Tobin Centre in Adelaide is seeking Mental Health Nurses to join a brand-new PICU and deliver patient-centred nursing care in a modern, therapeutic environment. Roles offer opportunities to work across acute mental health conditions with a supportive, interdisciplinary team and ongoing professional development.

You'll participate in mentorship, supervision of junior staff, and training while enjoying a 12-hour shift pattern for better work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Experience in acute or mental health nursing settings preferred
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred nursing care across diverse mental health settings
• Contribute to a dynamic, integrated team culture focused on consumer outcomes
• Provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff and students
• Engage in ongoing role-specific training to maintain advanced clinical skills
• Support 12-hour shift patterns to promote work-life balance

Skills

Mental health nursing

Communication

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

12-hour shifts

Education

Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent)

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Mental Health Nurses

Job no: 954683
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Bedford Park - Margaret Tobin Centre
• Salary $79,381.00 - $108,311.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) | RN/M1
• Salary $92,731.00 - $117,215.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) RN/M2C | Multiple Full-Time Ongoing Vacancies Available

Help transform lives by delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a multi-disciplinary service

We’re thrilled to offer exciting opportunities for passionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurses to join the Margaret Tobin Centre at Flinders Medical Centre. If you’re driven to make a meaningful difference, these roles place you right at the heart of patient care, supporting individuals during some of the most pivotal moments of their lives. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, deeply compassionate team that values collaboration, growth, and the impact you bring every day.

About the role:

Join the Margaret Tobin Centre, a leading acute mental health facility, and work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art 12-bed PICU. Deliver exceptional, patient-centred care in a modern, therapeutic environment while gaining experience across a wide range of acute mental health conditions.

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centred nursing care across diverse mental health settings, making a meaningful difference every day
• Be an active contributor to a dynamic, integrated team culture that is responsive, compassionate, and focused on outstanding consumer outcomes.
• Grow your expertise through ongoing, role-specific training designed to build and maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
• Inspire the next generation by supporting junior staff and students through mentoring, guidance, and clinical supervision.
• Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of 12-hour shifts, giving you more time to recharge between shifts.

About you:

• You’re a confident communicator with strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution and negotiation skills, able to build trust with consumers, families and colleagues alike.
• You bring demonstrated expertise in mental health nursing practice, delivering care that aligns with best-practice standards and truly puts consumers first.
• You’re committed to ongoing learning and professional growth, either enrolled in an approved mental health course or holding a recognised qualification in mental health practice.
• You hold a Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent qualification) and are ready to apply your skills in a rewarding, fast-paced environment.
• You have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Please note: This position is multi-classed as either RN/M1, RN/M2C and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience.

Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday the 19th of November 2026

Attachments:

• Registered Nurse Role Description
• Clinical Nurse Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 954683

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Join the Margaret Tobin Centre’s new 12-bed PICU, delivering exceptional, patient-centred care while gaining experience across a broad range of acute mental health conditions.