Mental Health Clinical Nurse

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Nurse (Mental Health) to join a well-established Mental Health Inpatient & Community Service within a progressive regional South Australian health service.

This RN2C role is primarily clinical and suited to a confident mental health nurse ready to step into greater accountability, advanced clinical decision-making, and on-shift leadership. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will provide high-quality, recovery-oriented care across both inpatient and community settings while contributing to service development, clinical governance, and education initiatives.

This position will appeal to a motivated clinician who values multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and culturally safe care, and who enjoys the variety of working across acute and community mental health environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver proficient, person-centred mental health nursing care across inpatient and community services
• Monitor, evaluate and adjust care plans to ensure safe and effective outcomes
• Provide shift-by-shift clinical leadership and support patient flow
• Recognise and escalate clinical deterioration appropriately
• Support and mentor Enrolled Nurses, students, and junior RNs
• Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and coordination
• Deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

About You

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing (essential)
• Minimum 3 years post-registration mental health experience
• Demonstrated competence across inpatient and community mental health
• Strong clinical judgement, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Willingness to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
• Commitment to culturally safe practice, including working with Aboriginal consumers

• Regional or rural experience highly regarded

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available for suitable international candidates
• Relocation assistance and short-term accommodation support
• Competitive salary aligned with RN2C classification
• Regional incentives and salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development, supervision, and education support
• Opportunity to expand advanced mental health nursing capabilities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

Lifestyle & Location

Located in one of South Australia’s most picturesque regional settings, this community offers an exceptional work–life balance away from metropolitan congestion.

Surrounded by sweeping river landscapes, vineyards, citrus groves, and open natural beauty, the region is known for its relaxed pace, strong community spirit, and outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and waterside walking trails, along with vibrant local markets and food culture driven by fresh regional produce.

The area boasts excellent schooling options, a strong local sporting scene, family-friendly neighbourhoods, and significantly lower cost of living compared to metro centres. Commutes are short, housing is affordable, and you’ll enjoy a genuine sense of community connection.

This is an ideal opportunity for a clinician seeking career progression while embracing a quieter, balanced regional lifestyle.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check, Working With Children Check & NDIS Screening required
• Category A immunisation compliance
• Current driver’s licence
• Australian residency, valid working visa, or eligibility for sponsorship

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse ready for your next step in a rewarding regional setting, we’d love to speak with you. Contact Georgia at georgia.clacher@cmr.com.au Or call 0483 938 768 for a confidential discussion.