Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Nurse

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Health Service – Elizabeth
• Salary: $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – RN2C
• Ongoing Full-Time

An exciting opportunity is available within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network for a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse – Mental Health to deliver culturally responsive, holistic care to people experiencing mental health conditions.

In this predominantly clinical role, you will provide comprehensive and holistic mental health nursing care that supports clients. Working in partnership with clients, families, multidisciplinary teams and community organisations, you will deliver thoughtful, person‑centred care that respects culture, identity and lived experience.

Your day‑to‑day practice will include conducting assessments, managing low to medium mental health risks, de‑escalating situations, and developing and implementing individualised care plans aligned with each client’s goals. You will deliver counselling, psychotherapy and targeted therapeutic interventions while coordinating referrals that support recovery beyond the clinical setting.

Education and advocacy are central to this role. You will promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma, and support clients, families and communities to better understand mental health. You will also contribute to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to care, helping improve access and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To be eligible for this position, you must be registered as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.

To thrive in this role, you will be a compassionate, resilient and capable Mental Health Nurse with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Your problem‑solving and negotiation abilities enable you to navigate complex situations with confidence, while your empathetic, culturally respectful approach helps build trust and achieve meaningful outcomes for clients.

If you are a committed, motivated Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about supporting people and contributing to a progressive, expanding healthcare service, we encourage you to apply and bring your strengths to our team.

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

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.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 932549

Aaron Retz

A/Team Leader

Phone: 0402 141 430

E-mail: aaron.retz@sa.gov.au

30 October 2026 – 11.55PM

 932549 - Mental Health Nurse - RN2C - Aboriginal Health - Role Description.pdf

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Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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