• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations
• Mental Health Services Eastern and Western Community Teams
• Salary RN-1  $36.65 - $50.01 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual 

About the role

Nurses classified at this level provide casual nursing services based in mental health community teams.This role is working within the community team; Eastern and Western Mental Health Nurses Services.  working at this level consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience.  At this level the nurse accepts accountability for their own standards of nursing care and for activities delegated to others.   

Within the framework of the National Mental Health Policy and National Standards and in a manner consistent with the stated vision and values of SA Health, the Nurse under the guidance of, or with access to a Level 2 / 3 Mental Health Nurse, uses the process of nursing to deliver direct and comprehensive nursing care and individual case management to consumers within a designated practice setting.  The provision of education, counselling and group work is considered essential components of care which are directed towards the attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery.  This involves consultation and liaison with other professional disciplines and non-governmental organisations. 

Qualifications

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practising certificate.
• Must hold a qualification in mental health nursing equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Masters

Special Condition:

• Must hold a driver's licence. 

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)- General Probity
• Working with Children Check
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• 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. 

Job ref: 869548

Enquiries to:

Marilena Ranaldo

Telephone   7425 5525

Email:  Marilena.ranaldo@sa.gov.au

Jenny Sharma 

Telephone :  0422 000 038

Email: jenny.sharma@sa.gov.au

Denise Smith

Telephone 0414 638 968

Email: denise.smth@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 26 June 2025

Attachments

 869548 RD Casual Community Mental Health Nurses Advertising Campaign 2024 - 2025.pdf

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