Nurse Consultant - Inpatient Rehabilitation Service

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Mental Health Clinical Program, Glenside
• Salary  RN3   $130,190 to $136,010 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Full Time Temporary Position until 11 January 2027

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing

Join a passionate team in the Impatient Rehabilitation Serivce within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP). Here you’ll help shape the future of mental health care through safe and connected world-class care, research and innovation.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Commit to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

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About the Role

Join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Service as a Nurse Consultant and provide expert mental health nursing care within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will lead clinical practice, build team capability and help drive recovery focused care that improves consumer outcomes.

• Deliver expert mental health nursing care
• Lead clinical practice and support nursing staff
• Coordinate projects and uphold care standards
• Provide education, counselling and group support
• Collaborate with teams and external services
• Contribute to recovery focused service improvement

About You

You are an experienced mental health nurse and confident clinical leader who is passionate about recovery focused care and supporting positive outcomes for consumers and teams.

• AHPRA registration with mental health nursing qualification
• Lead clinical practice change and support staff growth
• Deliver high quality recovery focused mental health care
• Work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary teams
• Use clinical systems and manage complex care demands

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required  937778 Nurse Consultant Role Description.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?
Connect with Sylvia Ebert, Acting Nursing Director-East

Phone: 74255555

E-mail: ••••@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 23 August 2026
Job Ref: 937778

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position