• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Adelaide
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Consultant to join our mental health team and provide advanced clinical nursing expertise to individuals and groups. In this key leadership role, you will support your team through direct care, clinical oversight, and by leading projects that enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental health services. Your contribution will help shape a responsive, recovery-focused model of care aligned with SA Health’s vision and the National Mental Health Standards.

Working with autonomy and integrity, you will be accountable for delivering and guiding evidence-based care while mentoring and supporting nursing staff. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external organisations to ensure continuity of care and best outcomes for consumers. Your role will also involve providing counselling, education, and group interventions, all directed toward supporting recovery, resilience, and optimal mental health for our community.

About you

You are an experienced mental health nurse with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. Your ability to drive clinical change and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams sets you apart.

• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years’ post-registration experience and mental health nursing qualification

• Proven leadership in clinical practice and change management within mental health settings

• Strong computer literacy and knowledge of nursing standards, policies, and mental health frameworks

• Skilled in fostering teamwork, consumer engagement, and applying best practice in mental health care

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:  909080

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

 909080 RD Nurse Consultant - RAH2G Acute - RAH PIC.pdf

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