Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Support Program

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network   
• Mental Health Services, Various Locations
• Salary RN-1  $74,831 -  $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part-time working 29.26 hours per week and temporary from 23/2/26 up to 19/2/

About the role

Two information sessions are offered on 18th September 2025, and 1 October 2025, in the Administration & Learning Services Building, 2 Karrayarta Drive, Glenside. This information session will provide program information and academic requirements the applicant will need to have prior to lodging their application. Applicants who are unable to attend the information session can telephone Joshitha Mathew, Nurse Educator on or email to obtain further information.

We encourage applications from graduate nurses who are expecting to complete their Bachelor of Nursing studies in 2025, with their AHPRA registration pending and who are intending to apply to university to commence their Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing in February 2026.

As a beginning practitioner in Mental Health Nursing, the Graduate Mental Health Nurse with the support and supervision of a designated preceptor is accountable to the Nurse Unit Manager for the provision of direct mental health nursing care to a designated group of consumers. Nurses classified at this level provide nursing services in health service settings. The Graduate Mental Health Nurse accepts accountability for their own standard of nursing care and for activities delegated to others. Within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and National Standards and in a manner consistent with the stated vision and values of SA Health, the Graduate Mental Health Nurse uses the process of nursing to deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to consumers within a designated practice setting. The provision of education, counselling and group work is considered essential components of care which are directed towards the attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery. This involves consultation and liaison with other professional disciplines and non-governmental organisations.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practising certificate.
• Enrolled or Undertaking studies toward a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

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

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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 Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

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: 913694

Enquiries to:

Name: Annette Farrell

Position: Mental Health Nurse Education Services

Phone:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 16 November 2025

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

Graduate Mental Health

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