Mental Health Clinical Nurse

Mental Health Clinical Nurse - CAMHS - Southern Country

Job no : [Job number not provided]

Work type : Full time

Location : South East

Categories : Mental Health, Nursing / Midwifery

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Southern Country, Mount Gambier 5290
• Salary:

Classification - RN / M2C - Clinical Nurse / Midwife LV2 - $87,416.00 to $110, Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS team as a Mental Health Clinical Nurse. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing assessment, education, counselling, and group work to support children, adolescents, and their families with mental health needs.
2. Ensuring clinical practice aligns with policy, maintaining accountability for your standards and delegated activities.
3. Collaborating with other professional disciplines and non-government organisations to achieve optimal consumer health and recovery.
4. Offering direction, support, orientation, and education to staff, fostering a skilled and informed team.
5. Leading and participating in research, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development within the service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. Registration or eligibility for registration as a nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practicing certificate or eligibility to hold one. Enrolled in an approved mental health course or holding a qualification in mental health practice.
2. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and families for positive mental health outcomes and to foster productive relationships across disciplines.
3. The ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve positive outcomes.
4. The ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines while working independently.
5. At least 3 years of full-time equivalent post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse.
6. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Please contact the specified person for details.
• A salary package with benefits, including assistance with living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, and groceries, up to $9,010 annually plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a workplace health and fitness program offering access to gyms and pools across South Australia.
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital (excluding network community sites).
• Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

The Women's & Children's Health Network is South Australia's leading provider of healthcare for women, babies, children, and young people. We offer:

• Specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions.
• State-of-the-art maternity and obstetric services.
• Community-based services reaching hundreds of thousands of families across SA.
• Specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Youth, and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient-centred team and help us provide the best healthcare through hospital and community services. Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability, and Excellence (CREATE) guide us.

For more information and to explore opportunities, visit our SA Health Careers Site or follow us on LinkedIn.

Special Conditions

Review the attached role description, key selection criteria, and checklists for immunisation and application documents.

Application Instructions

Please attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current résumé. Allow sufficient time to complete your application, as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

We promote diversity and flexible working arrangements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

For further application guidance, visit our SA Health Careers Site.

Enquiries: Katrina Waechter - Service Manager, Phone: [Number], Email: [Email]

Application closing date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 11:55 pm