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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• Acute Brief Intervention Service (ABIS) - East, Tranmere
• RN-3  $125,183 -  $130,779 p.a+ super + salary packaging
• Full Time Permanent Role

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the Acute Brief Intervention Service (ABIS) within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP). Here you’ll help shape the future of mental health care through safe and connected world-class care, research and innovation.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Commit to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

As a Nurse Consultant-Mental Health ABIS Eastern team, you’ll lead safe, connected care, guide clinical practice and strengthen recovery-focused outcomes. You’ll shape standards, support nurses and drive key initiatives across our multidisciplinary team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead clinical practice across the MHCP
• Guide nurses and support sound clinical decisions
• Drive projects that lift safety, quality and standards
• Deliver education, counselling and group support
• Build strong partnerships across the MHCP with NGOs, consumers and carers

About You

You’re a confident, compassionate mental health nurse who leads with expertise, collaboration and a strong commitment to safe, recovery-focused care. You bring the right qualifications, sound clinical judgement and the ability to guide practice, support others and influence positive change.

You’ll Bring

• Current AHPRA registration and a Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Mental Health Nursing
• Strong clinical leadership and change leadership capability
• Skilled planning, delivering and evaluating MH nursing care
• Confidence working autonomously and in multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of standards, legislation, recovery and safety frameworks

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Generous leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
• Flexible work options – including part-time and other arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across SA Health

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required   921742 RD Nurse Consultant - Mental Health ABIS - East.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children's Check and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about how this role could align with your career goals or lifestyle? Connect with Dee Travers, Team Manager, Eastern Community Mental Health Team, Tranmere.

P: 7425 5555

E: Dee Travers

Apply Now

• Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 14^th December 2025
• Job Ref: 921742
• Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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