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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• Mental Health Services, Woodville & Tranmere
• Salary  RN-1  $74,831 - $102,103 p.a.+ Super + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  RN-2  $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. + Super + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple full-time permanent positions available  

Find Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate, growing team with CALHN’s Acute Brief Intervention Service (ABIS), where you’ll help shape the future of mental health care through safe and connected world-class care, research and innovation. Whether you’re an experienced nurse ready to lead or an early-career professional building your clinical expertise, this is your chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of South Australians.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Be part of a connected, person-centred and recovery-focused nursing community
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional outcomes for consumers and carers
• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
• Enjoy the security, benefits and development opportunities that come with working at CALHN

About the Roles

As part of CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support consumers on their journey to wellbeing.

Whether joining as a Registered Nurse (RN1) or a Clinical Nurse (RN2), you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive nursing care, case management, education, counselling and group programs—helping consumers achieve their recovery goals.

Our Clinical Nurses also take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities, contributing to teaching, research and service improvement initiatives. Both roles offer the opportunity to grow your professional capability, expand your influence and be part of a values-driven team providing safe, connected and compassionate care every day.

About You

You’re a dedicated and empathetic mental health nurse who thrives in a collaborative, consumer-focused environment. You bring strong clinical knowledge, sound judgement and a passion for making a difference—no matter where you are in your career.

Registered Nurse (RN1):

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold (or be working toward) a qualification in Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated competence in assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation within mental health settings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to consumer and carer participation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

 Clinical Nurse (RN2):

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Mental Health Nursing
• Minimum of three years’ post-registration experience, with expertise in managing complex mental health needs
• Proven leadership, mentoring and change-management skills
• Highly developed problem-solving, communication and time-management abilities

The CALHN Advantage

At CALHN, your growth and wellbeing matter as much as your work. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to help you thrive personally and professionally:

• Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000 (for eligible applicants)
• Maximise your income with generous salary packaging options
• Funded CPD, study leave and professional development support
• Flexible work arrangements and paid leave to support work–life balance
• Access to wellbeing, fitness and family support programs

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Let’s Start the Conversation

Curious about how this opportunity could fit your career goals or lifestyle?

Connect with one of the Nurse Managers – Mental Health Clinical Program for a confidential chat

Gary Miotti (West) ph: 0414 638 968

Marilena Ranaldo (East) ph: 0421 617 702 (Marilena)

Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 30 November 2025

Job ref: 920661

Please refer to the Role Descriptions below for full qualification and eligibility details:

 894399 RD RN-1.pdf

 894399 RD RN-2.pdf

Appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, and compliance with SA Health immunisation and vaccine preventable disease screening policies.

For details how to apply – including information for Australian and International applicants - visit the SA Health Career Website.

To be eligible for this position, you must have full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Please note, unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted.