Mental Health Nurse

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Nurse Salary: $74,831 to $102,103
• Clinical Nurse Salary: RN/M2C $87,416 to $110,496
• Both Temporary Positions are until 29 May 2026 Both Are Awarded Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Benefits- Apply now

About the Roles

Join Central Adelaide Local Health Network's Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP) and make a real difference in the lives of South Australians. We are currently seeking both Mental Health Nurses (RN1) and Clinical Nurses (RN2) to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across a variety of inpatient and community settings.

Whether you're developing your skills or stepping into a leadership capacity, these roles provide the opportunity to work within multidisciplinary teams to support recovery-oriented care for people experiencing mental illness. You'll contribute to case management, education, group work, and collaborative service delivery - all while working in a supportive and values-driven environment that prioritises professional growth and consumer wellbeing.

Mental Health Nurse (RN1)

You're developing your mental health nursing career and ready to make a real impact in consumer recovery. You bring a compassionate, team-based approach and a willingness to grow within a dynamic, supportive environment.

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Holds a recognised mental health nursing qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma).
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, planning, and delivering recovery-focused care.
• Appointment subject to vaccination and clearance requirements, including current WWCC and National Police Clearance.

Clinical Nurse (RN2)

You're an experienced mental health nurse who brings clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You thrive in a mentoring role and enjoy supporting both consumers and less experienced colleagues.

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and qualified in mental health nursing.
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience in mental health settings.
• Proven ability to lead clinical practice, supervise staff, and contribute to service development.
• Appointment subject to vaccination and clearance requirements, including current WWCC and National Police Clearance.

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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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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Suse Hilton

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 3rd October 2025

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

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