Overview

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

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a driven Registered or Clinical Nurse to join our Northern Community Mental Health team.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Your expertise and empathy will be instrumental in supporting our clients on their journey towards recovery and well-being.

In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, fostering a holistic approach to patient care. You will be responsible for administering medication, monitoring patient progress and providing compassionate support to individuals and their families.

This role is to be worked over a 5-day roster.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. 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.

Exceptional communication skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development and a genuine passion for mental health nursing are essential.

Apply now for this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing mental health challenges.

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):

  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 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: 899424

Enquiries:
Katrina Robinson
Nurse Manager
Phone: 0435 962 408
E-mail: katrina.robinson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:
25 April 2025  11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:
899424 – Registered_Clinical Nurse – Adult Northeast Community Mental Health – Medication Clinic – RN1 – role description.pdf

899424 – Registered_Clinical Nurse – Adult Northeast Community Mental Health – Medication Clinic – RN2C – 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.

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 899424

Name of Contact Person: Katrina Robinson
Telephone Number of Contact Person: 0435 962 408
katrina.robinson@sa.gov.au