Nurse Consultant

Job no: 914546

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – Modbury
• Salary: $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN3
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 29 May 2026

About the Role:

Are you a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse seeking to make a meaningful difference in the forensic mental health sector? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Nurse Consultant to join our Forensic Mental Health Court Services team.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

This position offers you the opportunity to provide expert clinical consultation and assessment services to the court system. You'll play a vital role in supporting individuals within the justice system who require specialised mental health intervention and care.

The main focus of this role is clinical assessment and completion of court reports, including referrals of consumers appearing in Magistrates Courts in South Australia to appropriate services, with the aim of achieving continuity, quality of patient care and outcomes. You will assist the magistrates courts by providing advice and assistance concerning consumers who are to appear before the courts, with the aim to ensure appropriate orders and outcomes occur. The position will be located in Modbury, however coverage of courts including in Port Adelaide, Christies Beach and Adelaide may be required as determined by the Team Leader and Head of Unit for the Forensic Court Service.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.

About You:

We seek an Registered Mental Health Nurse with extensive forensic mental health experience, strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work effectively within the justice system framework. Your expertise in court liaison, risk assessment and therapeutic intervention will be essential in this challenging yet rewarding role.

Apply now and help shape the future of forensic mental health services.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 914546

Enquiries:

Susan O'Neill

Nurse Consultant

Phone:

E-mail: susan.o'

Application Closing Date:

26 September 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

For more information about Mental Health Nursing at NALHN visit our Mental Health Nursing Careers page.

• Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time