Enrolled Nurse

Enrolled Nurse - TQEH Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (ENMH)

Job no: 899397
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Woodville
- Salary ENMH $66,438 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation

We're looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient focussed service that prioritises recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you're passionate about being part of a safe and connected organisation and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today

About the Role

As a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse (MHEN) within the CALHN MHRS, you will be a vital part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, working to provide person-centred care that supports consumer access and positive outcomes. Your role will involve supporting the Registered Nurse in delivering direct, comprehensive nursing care and contributing to the recovery process by focusing on consumer independence, skill development, and social inclusion. You will work under the guidance of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and be accountable for your practice while fostering an environment that promotes consumer health, recovery, and well-being through education, counselling, and group work.

For more information about the role, and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required, please refer to the role description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, along with a current practising certificate.
- Experience in mental health nursing practice, with demonstrated competency in clinical skills and the ability to deliver quality care under limited supervision.
- Commitment to working collaboratively with consumers, carers, and a multidisciplinary team, with strong communication and organisational skills.
- Deep understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches, as well as knowledge of mental health rehabilitation principles, and the ability to apply these frameworks in daily practice.

If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
- Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899397

Enquiries to:

Karol Wills, Allied Health Executive Assistant

Phone: 70871000

E-mail: karol.wills@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 21 September 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

899397 RD Enrolled Nurse -TQEH 24 Bed IMHRU ENMH.pdf

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Advertised: 08 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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