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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Tranmere North
• 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 and temporary full-time positions

About the role

RN-1 We are looking for a dedicated and motivated nurse to join our team, providing high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare setting. In this role, you will develop your professional practice from a novice to a proficient level, consolidating your skills and knowledge through hands-on experience and continuous professional development. You will take accountability for your own nursing standards and for activities delegated to others, ensuring safe and effective patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

RN-2 We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse (CN) to provide high-quality mental health nursing care across a variety of settings within the Mental Health Care Program (MHCP). In this predominantly clinical role, you will consolidate your expertise through experience and ongoing professional development, progressing from a competent to a proficient practitioner. You will take accountability for your own practice standards, delegate activities effectively, and provide guidance to less experienced staff. With opportunities to contribute to clinical teaching, research, and broader MHCP initiatives such as protocol development and process improvements, this role offers a rewarding chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on mental health care.

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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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• 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.

Job ref:  899365

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

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

 899365 RD RN-1.pdf

 899365 RD RN-2.pdf

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