• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Adelaide
• Salary ENC/END  $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time positions

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges? As a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse (MHEN), you will play a vital role in delivering person-centred care, supporting consumers on their recovery journey. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate and comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. Your role will involve direct care, education, counselling, and group work to support consumers in achieving their optimal health outcomes.

In this rewarding position, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment, working in line with the National Mental Health Policy and Standards. With guidance from a Mental Health Nurse, you will engage in meaningful consultation and liaison with other health professionals and community organisations to ensure holistic, high-quality care. If you are a dedicated Enrolled Nurse with a commitment to mental health care and recovery-focused practice, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team at SA Health.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will bring a strong clinical skillset, a collaborative approach, and a passion for supporting consumers in their recovery journey.

• Qualified & Registered – Enrolled with the Nursing Board of Australia with a current practising certificate.

• Skilled & Experienced – Competency in mental health nursing, including assessment, care planning, therapeutic interventions, and group processes.

• Collaborative & Supportive – Ability to work in a team, engage with consumers, carers, and other services, and contribute to a recovery-focused environment.

• Knowledgeable & Ethical – Understanding of mental health policies, nursing standards, medication management, and legislative responsibilities.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant 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. 

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 898985

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 898985 RD Enrolled Nurse- RAH PIC - RAH 2G acute.pdf

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