Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse - Cramond Acute

Palliative Care SA

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 79,000 - 117,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging
Development allowance
Career pathways
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Flexible work options
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Wellbeing support

Job summary

Join the Cramond Acute team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital within CALHN's Mental Health Clinical Program. You will deliver compassionate nursing care, partner with families and carers, and support consumers toward recovery in a multidisciplinary setting.

RN/M1 or RN/M2C roles require NMBA registration; roles include case management, education, and trauma-informed care. CALHN offers salary packaging, development opportunities, and flexible options where available.

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

Mental health assessment
Care planning
Therapeutic interventions
Communication with patients

Education

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

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:

  • 954335 - RD for RN1 Registered NurseClinical Nurse - Cramond Acute.pdf
  • 954335 - 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.

P: 0414 638 968
E: denise.smith@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Job Ref: 954335

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