Job no: 916759
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Mental Health, Nursing/Midwifery
* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – Oakden
* Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
* RN1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata)
* RN2C $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)
* Temporary Part-Time – working 28 hours per week, up to 10 November 2026
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Registered or Clinical Mental Health Nurse within our Forensic Mental Health step down Service at Ashton House.
Ashton House provides a range of recovery orientated and treatment services, therapy and educative programs to consumers on forensic licence, during the period of transition from a secure inpatient setting and the community, or those consumers in the community requiring an intervention to reduce risk of a readmission to a secure unit. Ashton House works closely with the inpatient treating team, community mental health services and other community systems of support and care and across the justice system. The unit provides clinical case assessment and management, rehabilitation and preventative intervention services to consumers who are found Not Guilty By Reason of Mental Impairment under s269 of the Criminal Law Consolidation (Mental Impairment) Amendment Act 1995.
As a Registered Nurse / Clinical Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to individuals with complex mental health needs within a secure forensic setting. Your compassion, clinical expertise and commitment to patient-centred care will be instrumental in supporting their recovery journey.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities.
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:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality care are essential.
Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career, where your expertise will directly impact lives and contribute to advancing mental health care in South Australia.
About Us:
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.
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: 916759
Enquiries:
Shelagh Latham
Nurse Manager
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date:
17 October 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Advertised: 03 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time