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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – Oakden
• Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata)– RN/M1
• Salary: $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)– RN/M2
• Temporary up to 12 months - Full Time and Part - Time – (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Registered/Clinical Nurse within the mental health Forensic Inpatient Unit.

The Forensic Mental Health Service is a statewide service providing mental health services for the north and north east of metropolitan Adelaide and statewide mental health services for forensic patients and prisoners. Forensic Inpatient Services provide custody and care to forensic patients committed to detention, forensic patients released on licence who become acutely unwell and to prisoners requiring inpatient care.

As a RN1 - The Successful applicant will provide nursing services in health service settings. Employees working within this level develop from novice practitioners to a proficient level of professional practice. They consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. An employee at this level accepts accountability for his or her own standards of nursing care and for activities delegated to others.

As a RN2 - The Successful applicant will provide nursing and services in a variety of health service settings which has been consolidated by experience and/or further study with staff at this level developing from competent to proficient practitioners.

To be eligible for this position, you must

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a qualification in mental health practice.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) provides care for more than 400,000 people living in the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide and boasts newly redeveloped wards and Emergency and Outpatient Departments, with plans for the addition of more brand-new facilities in the near future. NALHN provides a full range of high-quality medical, surgical, maternity, diagnostic, emergency and support services. NALHN offers a range of primary health care services across the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide, with a focus on providing preventive and health promoting programs in the community, and transition and hospital substitution and avoidance programs targeted at chronic disease and frail aged.

With a workforce of almost 6,500 employees, NALHN works to ensure quality and timely delivery of health care, whilst building a highly skilled, engaged and resilient workforce based on a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability.

Our core values of respect, integrity and accountability underpin our commitment to provide excellence in care, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in service provision and health outcomes to the Northern area communities.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s)

• DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job Ref: 921938

Enquiries

Shelagh Latham

Nurse Manager

Phone: 0434 852 428

E-mail: Shelagh.Latham@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

19 December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 921938 - RN1 Registered Nurse Mental Health - Forensics Inpatient - Role Description .pdf

 

 921938 - RN2 Clinical Nurse Mental Health - Forensic Inpatients - Role Description.pdf

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