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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville
• Salary    RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 15/1/27 

About the Role

As a Nurse Unit Manager within the Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP), you will play a pivotal leadership role in coordinating and overseeing high-quality consumer care. You will be responsible for the line management of nursing and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless delivery of care and positive health outcomes. Your leadership will help drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and a supportive team culture focused on consumer-centred care.

In this key position, you will be accountable for the outcomes of nursing and multidisciplinary practices within your unit. You’ll guide and support less experienced staff, foster continuous improvement, and align service delivery with the National Mental Health Policy and the Standards for Mental Health Services. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead with impact, shaping the care experience for consumers while upholding the values and quality framework of SA Health.

About You

You are a motivated and experienced mental health nursing professional who thrives in leadership roles and is passionate about delivering person-centred care. With a strong foundation in mental health nursing, you are confident in managing teams, driving service improvements, and supporting the recovery journey of consumers within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Qualified and Registered: Registered with the Nursing Board of Australia, holding a current practising certificate and a recognised qualification in mental health nursing (Graduate Diploma or equivalent).

• Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead, resolve conflict, negotiate, and communicate effectively across teams while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work culture.

• Clinical and Management Experience: Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with a solid track record in nursing leadership, mentoring, and clinical supervision.

• Strong Knowledge Base: Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, clinical standards, national mental health policies, and quality improvement systems within contemporary mental health practice.

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:  901258

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 9 May 2025

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

 901258 RD Nurse Unit Manager TQEH Cramond clinic.pdf

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