Mental Health Nurse/Clinical Nurse

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Adelaide, SA 5000
• Salary RN1 $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Salary RN2 $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Multiple Full Time and Part Time permanent positions available

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the RAH Acute Mental Health/Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP). Here you’ll help shape the future of mental health care through safe, and connected world-class care, research and innovation.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Commit to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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About the Role

RN1

Join our Mental Health team and help people achieve their recovery goals through compassionate, person-centred care. You'll manage a caseload, build strong relationships with consumers and partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality mental health services.

• Deliver person-centred mental health care and case management
• Assess, plan and review care to support recovery goals
• Provide education, counselling and group-based support
• Collaborate with consumers, families, teams and community services
• Maintain clinical standards while guiding and supporting others

RN2

Join our Mental Health team as a Clinical Nurse and help shape recovery-focused care across a range of settings. You'll manage complex caseloads, build capability in others and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care while supporting service improvement and clinical excellence.

• Deliver expert mental health care and case management
• Lead clinical assessments, care plans and recovery go
• Mentor staff and support ongoing practice development
• Collaborate with teams on quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to clinical projects, research and service priorities

About You

Please refer to role description for requirements.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required 945764 RD RN1 Mental Health Nurse.pdf 945764 RD RN2 Clinical Nurse.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?
Connect with Balram Naipal, Nurse Unit Manager
P: 7074 0553
E: balram.naipal@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Job Ref: 945764

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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