Join our Noarlunga Mental Health Team, where your expertise truly makes a difference!

Are you ready to shape the future of mental health care? The newly built Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit at Noarlunga Hospital is opening its doors, offering a fresh, state-of-the-art environment in Adelaide's vibrant southern suburbs. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to join a groundbreaking facility from day one.

As Nurse Consultant for the new Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit at Noarlunga Hospital, you'll be at the forefront of innovative patient care. This autonomous role empowers you to provide expert clinical nursing, lead and mentor our team, and shape rehabilitation services for individuals with complex mental health needs. Bring your passion for compassionate, evidence-based care and advanced decision-making to a groundbreaking facility. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse with a mental health qualification, this is your chance to make a profound impact and drive excellence in mental health care delivery.

About the role: 

Duties for the role will include

• Providing direct, expert clinical nursing care, selecting and implementing different therapeutic interventions, and evaluating progress for a defined patient population
• Contributing expert nursing assessment and advice to local clinical teams to achieve integrated nursing care within a risk management framework.
• Providing leadership and direction, acting as a role model, mentor, consultant, and resource person for the nursing team.
• Maintaining a strong and positive working relationship with senior multidisciplinary team leadership to promote collaboration and cohesiveness

About you:

• Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and holding a current practicing certificate.
• Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.
• Proven experience in working in the Mental Health Rehabilitation setting and/or with consumers with complex mental health care needs
• Passionate about mental health rehabilitation and committed to delivering high-quality, safe care to consumers with complex needs.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: The SALHN Recruitment Team at Health.SALHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 10th of August 2025

Attachments:

• 909374 - Nurse Consultant Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 909374