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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Adelaide
• 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 full-time positions 

About the Role

RN-1  This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate nurse to build their career and make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. As a valued member of our Mental Health team, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged. Guided by experienced Level 2/3 Mental Health Nurses, you’ll develop your skills and confidence as you progress from a novice to a proficient practitioner, taking accountability for your own standards of care and contributing to a culture of excellence. Your role will involve delivering direct and comprehensive nursing care, individual case management, and facilitating education, counselling and group work to support consumers in achieving their best possible health and recovery. Working in alignment with the National Mental Health Policy, National Standards and the values of SA Health, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to provide compassionate, holistic and recovery-focused care.

RN-2  As a Clinical Nurse (CN) within the Mental Health Care Program (MHCP), you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health care across a variety of settings. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and capable practitioner whose experience and further study have consolidated their practice. You’ll take pride in being accountable for your own standards, supporting and guiding less experienced staff, and contributing to a collaborative and professional team culture. While your focus will be on providing direct, person-centred clinical care and individual case management, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to education, research, and service development projects aligned with MHCP priorities. Working within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and SA Health’s vision and values, you’ll help consumers achieve their best possible health and recovery outcomes through education, counselling, group work, and strong partnerships with other professionals and community organisations.

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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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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:  917471

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 5^th December 2025

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

 917471 RD RN-1.pdf

 917471 RD RN-2.pdf

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