Clinical Nurse / Mental Health Nurse/ Social Workers (multi-classified positions)- ABIS -East

Job no: 909078
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery

  • Central Adelaide Local Health Network
  • Mental Health Services, Tranmere,  Assessment & Brief Intervention Service (ABIS), East– 7 day roster
  • 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
  • Salary  AHP-1/2  $68,478 - $102,240 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.

AHP-1  Join our passionate and collaborative Mental Health Clinical Program at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), where your expertise as a Social Worker will make a real difference in people’s lives. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a vital role in providing recovery-focused mental health care across a diverse range of settings—including inpatient, sub-acute, community, and rehabilitation services for youth, adults and older persons. You'll deliver comprehensive psychosocial assessments, coordinate care, and provide evidence-based interventions that support consumers in managing their mental health and enhancing their overall wellbeing. This is a meaningful opportunity to work alongside consumers, families, and carers, helping to stabilise mental health, build resilience, and promote independence, while collaborating with key service providers across the sector.
 
AHP-2 We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker (AHP2) to join the Mental Health Clinical Program at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this rewarding role, you’ll work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based, recovery-focused mental health services across inpatient, sub-acute, community and rehabilitation settings for youth, adults and older persons. You’ll be responsible for care coordination and a diverse range of clinical interventions, including psychosocial and family assessments, crisis intervention, emergency assessments and rehabilitation planning. Your work will support consumers in achieving their clinical goals, enhancing psychosocial functioning and maintaining independence in the community. You’ll also collaborate closely with families, carers and key stakeholders, while contributing to service planning, quality improvement and research activities. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives while growing professionally within a supportive and innovative environment.
 
Qualifications and conditions

See role descriptions.  Must have driver's license. It is a seven-day roster. the shift times are 0800 to 1700 & 1230 to2130

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 note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 8 August 2025

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business