Mental Health Nurse - Eastern Acute Glenside

Job no: 919408
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

  • Central Adelaide Local Health Network
  • Mental Health Services, Glenside
  • Salary  RN-1   $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Full-time temporary up to 27/3/26

About the Role

We’re seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic mental health team, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow your professional practice in a supportive environment, progressing from a novice to a confident and capable practitioner. You’ll consolidate your skills through hands-on experience and ongoing professional development, while also taking responsibility for your own standard of care and supporting the work of others. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and looking to build a meaningful nursing career, this role is for you.

Working within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and SA Health’s values, you’ll provide direct and comprehensive nursing care to consumers in your designated practice setting. Under the guidance of a Level 2/3 Mental Health Nurse, your role will include individual case management, education, counselling, and facilitating group work, all essential to promoting recovery and optimal mental health outcomes. You’ll also collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community organisations to ensure holistic and coordinated care. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of a passionate team making a positive impact every day.

About You

You’re a dedicated and compassionate mental health nurse who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering safe, person-centred care. With strong clinical knowledge and a passion for supporting recovery-focused outcomes, you bring both professional qualifications and a collaborative spirit to your work. To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Qualifications & Registration – Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practising certificate, and a post-graduate qualification in mental health nursing (or equivalent to a Graduate Diploma).

  • Mental Health Expertise – Demonstrated competence in mental health nursing, including assessment, care planning, therapeutic interventions, group work and counselling, underpinned by a sound understanding of recovery principles and contemporary mental health practices.

  • Collaborative & Communication Skills – Proven ability to work effectively with consumers, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and external services, supported by strong verbal and written communication, time management and organisational skills.

  • Knowledge & Professional Conduct – A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, standards, policies, and codes of practice, including WHS, ethical conduct, medication management, and national mental health frameworks.

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

Job ref: 919408

Enquiries to:

Harry Shelat 

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 5th December 2025

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

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SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business