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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team
• Position based in Port Lincoln
• Salary:  RN/M2C $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Zone Allowance + Leave loading 
• Multiple Permanent Full-Time positions available

Build your nursing portfolio and become part of the Eyre Mental Health Team.

Overview

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our Community Mental Health Team in Port Lincoln, offering the opportunity to deliver meaningful care while developing professionally within a supportive regional health service.

By joining the Community Mental Health Team, you will have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of mental health services appropriate to the needs of consumers in the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN). 

EFNLHN embraces strength-based approaches and the principles of positive psychology and aims to be a flourishing mental health service that impacts meaningfully and positively on the community it serves.  

This position is based in Port Lincoln, within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Port Lincoln offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to stunning beaches, fresh local seafood, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in regional healthcare. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide proficient clinical nursing care and/or case management, ensuring care plans achieve safe and effective outcomes.
• Offer shift-by-shift clinical leadership, supporting patient flow, team coordination and continuity of care.
• Contribute to education, research, quality improvement and change management initiatives within the service.
• Support and guide students and less experienced staff, fostering a positive learning culture and professional development.

What We're Looking For:

• Are you a Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife (or eligible for registration) with relevant mental health qualifications or enrolment in an approved mental health course, and a commitment to safe, high-quality practice?
• Do you have consolidated experience in mental health nursing and a strong commitment to delivering person-, family- and recovery-centred care?
• Are you confident working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines under minimal supervision?
• Do you demonstrate strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, and enjoy supporting, guiding and mentoring students and less experienced staff?
• Are you culturally responsive, with experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities, or a genuine willingness to build your cultural capability and undertake further training?

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• 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
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 
• 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 925093

Enquiries

Amy Colman
Team Leader
Phone: 7669 1083
E-mail: amy.colman@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Monday 16th February 2026, 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

925093 RN2C Clinical Nurse Mental Health - Role Description.pdf

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