Western Community Mental Health Acute Brief Intervention Service

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville 5011
• Salary RN-1   $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  RN-2  $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

RN-1  As a Mental Health Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, consumer-centred care within a supportive and collaborative environment. Guided by experienced senior nurses, you will build on your professional knowledge and skills, delivering direct and comprehensive care, individual case management, education, counselling and group work to support consumers on their recovery journey. Working in line with the National Mental Health Policy and Standards, and reflecting the values of SA Health, you will embrace accountability for your practice while engaging with a range of health professionals and community organisations to achieve the best outcomes for those in your care.

RN-2As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide high-quality mental health nursing care across a variety of settings within the Mental Health Clinical Program. With consolidated experience and/or further study, you will continue to grow from a competent to a proficient practitioner, taking accountability for your own standards of practice while guiding and supporting less experienced staff. This predominantly clinical role also offers opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, and broader service initiatives aligned with MHCP priorities. Working within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and Standards, and in line with SA Health's values, you will deliver comprehensive care, case management, education, counselling, and group work, while collaborating with colleagues and community partners to support consumers in achieving positive health and recovery outcomes.

Qualifications

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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:

Enquiries to:

Sue Morrison

Position: Team Manager

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24 October 2025

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

915374 RD RN-1.pdf

915374 RD RN-2.pdf

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