Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse - Cramond Acute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Development allowance and career paths

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Flexible work options where available

Leave loading, fitness discounts andFl

Job summary

SA Health's Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Cramond Acute area at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woodville South, SA, is recruiting for Registered Nurse RN/M1 and Clinical Nurse RN/M2C. Positions are permanent full-time, with 38 hours per week on a seven-day rotating roster.

Salary ranges from $79,381 to $108,311 for RN/M1 and $92,731 to $117,215 for RN/M2C, plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Hold current NMBA nurse registration and practising certificate.
• Bring clinical skills in mental health assessment and care.
• Communicate well with consumers, carers and care teams.
• Apply sound judgement and prioritise care safely.
• Support recovery, cultural safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and plan, deliver and review nursing care.
• Provide case management and therapeutic support.
• Partner with consumers, carers and community services.
• Support recovery through education, counselling and groups.
• Guide colleagues and improve care at Clinical Nurse level.

Skills

NMBA registration

Mental health nursing

Clinical nursing

Care planning

Education

Mental health nursing qualification (Graduate Diploma/equivalent)

Recognised mental health nursing qualification

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Cramond Acute

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South SA 5011

Cramond Acute, Mental Health Clinical Program

RN/M1 $79,381 to $108,311 p.a. plus superannuation and salary packaging

RN/M2C $92,731 to $117,215 p.a. plus superannuation and salary packaging

Permanent full time, 38 hours per week

Seven day rotating roster

Appointment at RN/M1 or RN/M2C according to qualifications and experience

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join the Cramond Acute team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program. Help shape mental health care through safe and connected 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 support consumer outcomes

Make a 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

Support people through acute mental health care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Join Cramond Acute to deliver compassionate nursing care, partner with families and carers, and help consumers work towards recovery within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Assess needs and plan, deliver and review nursing care

Provide case management and therapeutic support

Partner with consumers, carers and community services

Support recovery through education, counselling and groups

Guide colleagues and improve care at Clinical Nurse level

About You

Bring your mental health nursing skills, sound judgement and commitment to consumer led care. To be successful in this role you will:

Hold current NMBA nurse registration and practising certificate

Bring clinical skills in mental health assessment and care

Communicate well with consumers, carers and care teams

Apply sound judgement and prioritise care safely

Support recovery, cultural safety and quality improvement

Registered Nurse RN/M1

Hold a recognised mental health nursing qualification or be working towards one. Demonstrate competence in mental health nursing, therapeutic interventions and care planning.

Clinical Nurse RN/M2C

Hold a mental health nursing qualification equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. Bring consolidated experience with complex mental health needs, coordination of nursing care and supervision of students and less experienced nurses. Please refer to the RN/M2C role description for the full post registration experience requirements.

Why You’ll Love It Here – CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More to love about working at CALHN:

• Stretch your salary with packaging for living costs, meals and entertainment
• Grow your skills with a development allowance and career pathways
• Share expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Explore recognition and career opportunities across CALHN
• Access flexible work options where available
• Enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Access confidential wellbeing support for you and 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 both role descriptions for the full requirements at each classification:

• – RD for RN1 Registered NurseClinical Nurse – Cramond Acute.pdf
• – RD for RN2 Clinical Nurse – Cramond Acute.pdf

Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role descriptions. This is a Category A role.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Denise Smith, Nurse Manager.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
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