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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Community Mental Health (MH) Team
• Position based in Gawler
• Salary: RN/RM2C  $87,416 - $110,497 p.a + superannuation + salary sacrifice benefits
• Ongoing Full Time

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join our dedicated Community Mental Health Team in the picturesque Barossa region, offering a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health care. Located in a vibrant wine and food region with a strong sense of community, this role combines professional growth with a balanced lifestyle, surrounded by scenic landscapes, local culture, and easy access to both Adelaide and the Barossa Valley’s attractions.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Gawler).  We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.  Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.  We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.  We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you hold registration as a Nurse and a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health?
• Are you experienced in community mental health with at least 3 years post-registration practice?
• Do you communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team?
• Are you culturally aware and committed to providing safe, respectful care to Aboriginal consumers?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on...

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Provide person-centred mental health care and case management in the community.
• Monitor and evaluate client care plans to achieve effective, safe outcomes.
• Support and oversee the nursing team, including students and less experienced staff.
• Contribute to clinical teaching, service improvement, and research initiatives.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.  We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.  To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.  These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised.  The policy on immunisation is very detailed, so please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries.  Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Registered Nurse within our organisation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

BHFLHN 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.

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 920548), or reach out to Dan Donaghey, Community Operations Manager, Mental Health on Phone: 0459800922 or via E-mail: dan.donaghey@sa.gov.au

More information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf.  Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline 

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DON’T HESITATE!  Applications Close on 1 December 2025 at 11.55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

920548 RN2C Clinical Nurse - Role Description.pdf