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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team
• Location negotiable, either Ceduna or Port Lincoln
• Salary:  RN/M2C $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Leave loading 
• Multiple Permanent positions available: Full-Time and Part-Time (hours negotiable)

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

Overview

Regional coastal living meets genuinely rewarding clinical work. Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses to join our Community Mental Health Team, with positions available in Port Lincoln or Ceduna. Full time and part time arrangements are both on the table - multiple roles are available, and we're ready to work with the right candidates on FTE and location.

What You'll Be Doing

Working within EFNLHN's Community Mental Health service, you will deliver integrated care to consumers across the Eyre Peninsula and Far North regions, guided by strength-based approaches and the principles of positive psychology. Day to day, your focus will include:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care plans that achieve safe, recovery-oriented outcomes for consumers and their families
• Providing shift-level clinical leadership, supporting team coordination, patient flow and continuity of care
• Contributing to education, quality improvement, research and change management activities within the service
• Mentoring students and less experienced staff to foster a strong learning culture across the team

What You'll Bring

• Current registration (or eligibility) as a Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA, with a mental health qualification or enrolment in an approved mental health nursing course
• Consolidated mental health nursing experience and a firm commitment to person-, family- and recovery-centred care
• Confidence working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Clear communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues
• Cultural responsiveness, including experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities, or a genuine commitment to building that capability within EFNLHN's regional context

Life and Work at EFNLHN

Port Lincoln sits on one of Australia's most spectacular coastlines - think fresh seafood, safe beaches, quality schools and a close-knit community that genuinely welcomes healthcare professionals. Ceduna offers its own distinct character, with wide open landscapes and deep community connection. Whichever base suits you, EFNLHN offers SA Health salary packaging benefits, access to professional development, and a service culture that takes flourishing seriously - for the communities it serves and the clinicians within it. You won't be a number here; regional practice means visible impact and room to grow as a clinician and leader.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application via the SA Health careers portal. For a conversation about the role, location options or FTE arrangements before applying, reach out to the hiring manager - their details are listed in the role profile. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from all backgrounds.

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: 944957

Enquiries

Rachelle Dawkins
Position: Team Leader Eyre Mental Health
Phone: 76691083
E-mail: rachelle.dawkins2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 27th July 2026, 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 944957 - RN2C - Clinical Nurse - Mental Health - Role Description.pdf