GP Liaison Nurse

Job no: 914163

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Tranmere
• Salary RN-2 $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

Working as member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team(CMHT), the CN provides care coordination and support for consumers whose care is being transferred to their GP.The role also involves networking with GPs and the primary and secondary health sectors to facilitate ongoing transfer of care for mental health consumers exiting the tertiary mental health sector. A Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent is an essential minimum requirement for the role.

The CN provides mental health nursing care in a variety of settings across the MHCP. The CN's practice has been consolidated by experience and/or further study. CNs are expected to demonstrate ongoing practice development from competent to proficient practitioners. The CN accepts accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff. The CN role is predominantly clinical in nature; however CNs may be assigned appropriate portfolios consistent with their career development plan and MHCP priorities. CNs may be required to be involved in clinical teaching and/or research; wider or external work on complex or MHCP wide projects such as clinical protocols, guidelines and / or process mapping and / or specific activity and / or portfolio responsibility.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting the growth of others.

• Registered Nurse with mental health qualifications and at least three years post-registration experience, demonstrating competence in complex mental health care.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience supervising and coordinating nursing staff and students.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, manage competing priorities, and drive innovative solutions in clinical practice.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing, legislation, recovery-oriented care, and quality improvement standards, with a commitment to consumer and carer participation.

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.

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Enquiries to:

Danny Tapscott

Position: Team Manager-Hallett CRS & SAAS Co-Responder

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 10 October 2025

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

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Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 10 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time