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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Mental Health Services  - Adelaide 
• Salary  RN-2A   $107,487 - $114,917 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the Mental Health Services. 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 an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you support the NUM to lead a skilled nursing team, delivering safe, high quality care to mental health consumers. You help manage staff, resources and operations while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Lead nursing team to provide consistent, person centred care
• Support staff development, supervision and performance review
• Coordinate rostering, leave and work allocation efficiently
• Manage resources, supplies and budget to meet unit needs
• Drive quality improvements and contribute to policy and practice

About You

You are a confident, skilled nurse ready to lead, support and inspire a mental health team. You bring strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to high quality care.

• Registered nurse with current practising certificate
• Graduate Diploma or equivalent in mental health nursing
• Lead and coordinate nursing teams effectively in complex care
• Supervise and support students, enrolled and less experienced nurses
• Apply mental health knowledge with creativity, flexibility and focus

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 + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid 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

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 be required     930834 RD Associate Nurse Unit Manager.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?
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Balram Naipal, Nurse Unit Manager RAH 2G

Phone: 70743800

Email: Balram.Naipal@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 12 April 2026
Job Ref:  930834

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