Mental Health Nurse/Clinical Nurse, RAH MH unit - RAH Acute and RAH PIC

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Adelaide 5000
• Salary  RN-1   $74,831 - $102,103  p.a.+ superannuation and salary packaging
• Salary  RN-2   $87,416 - $110,497  p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• We have multiple full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent positions currently open
• Apply today while applications are moving fast!

About the Role
RN-1   Are you a passionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking dedicated nursing professionals to provide exceptional care in our dynamic health service settings. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow from a novice practitioner to a proficient expert, honing your skills through hands-on experience and ongoing professional development. You’ll take ownership of your nursing practice, ensuring high standards of care while also supporting and guiding others in the team. If you’re ready to embrace accountability, expand your capabilities, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

RN-2 Are you an experienced mental health nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse (CN) to provide high-quality mental health care across a variety of settings within the MHCP. In this predominantly clinical role, you’ll build on your expertise through experience and further study while mentoring and guiding less experienced staff. You’ll take accountability for your own practice, contribute to clinical teaching and research, and may be involved in key projects such as developing protocols and guidelines. If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

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

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.

Applications close:  Friday 30 January 2026
 
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 914440
 
Contact:
Balram Naipal
Position: Nurse Unit Manager RAH 2G Acute /RAH PIC
Phone: +61 8 7074 0553
E-mail: Balram.Naipal@sa.gov.au