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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health Services
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • RN1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a.
  • RN2C $87,416 - $110,497 p.a.
• Ongoing Full-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

Join SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network and make a meaningful difference in mental health recovery. We're seeking a passionate Registered Nurses and Clinical Nurses  to join our Older Persons Mental Health Community Team, supporting individuals and families on their journey to wellness.

These positions offer the opportunity to provide specialised nursing care across our diverse patient population. You'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, delivering evidence-based care while maintaining the dignity and comfort of patients.

Community-based mental health nurses play a vital role in Australia’s healthcare system. With 1 in 5 people experiencing a mental illness in any given year, the demand for mental health support continues to rise. Various socioeconomic factors, such as access to services, living conditions and employment status, can influence someone’s mental health. This impact is not limited to the individual but extends to their families and caregivers. As such, a community mental health nurse’s role is to provide all affected individuals with the support they need. Join our Mental Health Community Team at NALHN to make a difference.

In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults experiencing mental health challenges. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing individualised care plans, providing ongoing monitoring and support and fostering strong partnerships with clients, their families and other healthcare professionals.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered as a Nurse by the Nursing/Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and hold a current practicing certificate. You must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To be successful in this position, you must possess a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join a leading healthcare organisation and make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in our community.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 893994

Enquiries:

Katrina Robinson

Nurse Manager

Phone: 0435 962 408

E-mail: katrina.robinson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

5 December 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 920428 - RN1 Registered Nurse - OPMH Community role description.pdf 920428 - RN2 Clinical Nurse - OPMH Community role description.pdf

For more information about Mental Health Nursing at NALHN visit our Mental Health Nursing Careers page.

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.