Mental Health Nurses

Join the Margaret Tobin Centre, a leading acute mental health facility, and work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art 12-bed PICU. Deliver exceptional, patient-centred care in a modern, therapeutic environment while gaining experience across a wide range of acute mental health conditions.

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centred nursing care across diverse mental health settings, making a meaningful difference every day
• Be an active contributor to a dynamic, integrated team culture that is responsive, compassionate, and focused on outstanding consumer outcomes.
• Grow your expertise through ongoing, role-specific training designed to build and maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
• Inspire the next generation by supporting junior staff and students through mentoring, guidance, and clinical supervision.
• Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of 12-hour shifts, giving you more time to recharge between shifts.

• You’re a confident communicator with strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution and negotiation skills, able to build trust with consumers, families and colleagues alike.
• You bring demonstrated expertise in mental health nursing practice, delivering care that aligns with best-practice standards and truly puts consumers first.
• You’re committed to ongoing learning and professional growth, either enrolled in an approved mental health course or holding a recognised qualification in mental health practice.
• You hold a Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent qualification) and are ready to apply your skills in a rewarding, fast-paced environment.
• You have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Please note: This position is multi-classed as either RN/M1, RN/M2C and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience. 

Want To Know More? Contact: The Talent Acquisition Team on health.salhnrecruitment@sa.gov.au.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday the 19th of November 2026

Attachments:

• Registered Nurse Role Description
• Clinical Nurse Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 954683

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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