Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Mental Health RAH ED

Job no: 932138
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

  • Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide CBD - Emergency Department Mental Health Team
  • RN/M3 Salary $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. + super + salary packaging
  • RN/M4 Salary $137,464 - $143,282 p.a. + super + salary packaging
  • Permanent, Full-Time Position

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the *Mental Health Emergency Department – RAH 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

Join us as a Nurse Practitioner or Candidate and deliver expert mental health care across community, acute and rehab settings. You’ll manage complex care, build advanced practice capability and shape service improvement, working with strong autonomy and support to grow into extended practice.

  • Deliver advanced mental health care across settings
  • Manage complex cases with autonomy and sound judgement
  • Build extended practice capability with mentoring support
  • Lead care planning and guide multidisciplinary teams
  • Drive quality improvement and strengthen service delivery

About You

For classification specific requirements, please refer to Role Descriptions below

You’re a skilled mental health nurse ready to step into or grow within advanced practice. You bring:

  • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
  • Grad Dip Mental Health or equivalent qualification
  • NP endorsement or working towards NP Masters
  • Strong clinical, leadership and communication skills
  • Experience in mental health care and team leadership

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

Curious about this role?

Anima Shrestha
 

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Job Ref: 932138

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

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business