• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health Service – Glenside
• Salary: $$103,353 - $110,497 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN2A
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 31 March 2026

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a highly motivated Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our Forensic Mental Health Inpatients team.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As an integral part our team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to patients with complex mental health needs within a secure forensic environment. This challenging yet fulfilling role demands a blend of clinical acumen, effective communication and strong leadership abilities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and specialised environment, where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the unit, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

To succeed in this role, you must possess exceptional leadership and communication skills, coupled with a strong commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the training and mentoring of nursing staff, promoting best practices and maintaining the highest standards of care.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse 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.

Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today for this rewarding career opportunity that combines your clinical expertise with leadership skills.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

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.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

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: 888803

Enquiries:

Shelagh Latham

Nurse Manager

Phone: 0434 852 428

E-mail: shelagh.latham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

9 May 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 888803 - Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Tarnanthi - Forensic Mental Health Service - RN2A - role description.pdf

For more information about Mental Health Nursing at NALHN visit our Mental Health Nursing Careers page.

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