Mental Health Nurse/Clinical Nurse

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Mental Health Nurse-Clinical Nurse

Job no: 945764

Work type: Full time

Located in: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Nursing-Midwifery

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 *Mental Health Emergency Department - RAH 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

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

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 goals

- 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 921348 RD RN3 Nurse Consultant.pdf

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 30 August 2026

Job Ref: 945764

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Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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