Western Community Mental Health Nurse

Apply now Job no: 939037
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

  • Western Community Mental Health, Woodville
  • Salary RN2 - $90,913  to $114,917 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
  • Salary RN1 - $77,824 to $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
  • Multiple Temporary contracts available
  • Part time and Full time options considered

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join the passionate team at Western Community Mental Health 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 a supportive Mental Health team where you’ll deliver recovery-focused care, build strong therapeutic relationships and support consumers across their mental health journey. As a Mental Health Nurse RN1, you’ll grow clinical capability and confidence in practice, while the Clinical Nurse RN2 role offers greater autonomy, mentoring and opportunities to contribute to service improvement and clinical leadership.

  • Deliver recovery-focused mental health care and case management
  • Build trusted relationships with consumers, carers and teams
  • Support education, counselling and therapeutic group work
  • Guide and mentor students, ENs and newer nursing staff
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
  • Contribute to clinical improvement, protocols and care pathways
  • Strengthen safe, person-centred practice and consumer outcomes

About You

Whether you’re an emerging Mental Health Nurse RN1 building confidence in practice, or a Clinical Nurse RN2 ready to lead and influence care delivery, you’ll bring compassion, sound clinical judgement and a strong commitment to recovery-focused mental health care.

  • RN1: Build clinical skills in mental health nursing care
  • RN2: Lead practice, support staff and guide care quality
  • Current AHPRA registration and practising certificate
  • Mental health qualification or Graduate Diploma level
  • Partner with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams

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
  • 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?

Connect with Denise Smith, Nurse Manager

P: 0414 638 968

E: denise.smith@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Thursday 4th June 2026

Job Ref: 939037

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