Casual Registered & Enrolled Nurse Mental Health

Job no: 888269
Work type: Casual
Location: Far North
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
Casual (up to 31 December 2025)
Base Salary Range:

RN/M1 | $36.65 - $50.01 per hour + 25% Casual Loading
ENC/END | $31.34 - $36.65 per hour + 25% Casual Loading
Join our team and transform the lives of patients in our region with your dedicated care and expertise!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Service:

Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Whyalla)

Whyalla Hospital is one of three SA regional hospitals that has an Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit (IMHIU). The IMHIU features six single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a comfortably furnished dining and lounge area, making the environment as welcoming and home-like as possible. The service includes a full-time psychiatrist, which brings benefits to all mental health consumers in the region. To find out more about the Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse in the Local Health Network Mental Health service, you'll deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented care across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. You'll provide individual and family therapy, group programs, health promotion, and community development, all while growing your skills through continuous professional development. This role offers the opportunity to progress from novice to proficient practitioner, with accountability for high standards of nursing care and delegation of tasks to others, making a meaningful impact on consumer well-being.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will support the delivery of evidence-based, recovery-oriented services within the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network Mental Health service. Your role will involve providing integrated care across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings. Working under the guidance of an experienced clinician, you will contribute to mental health care while being accountable for your actions and ensuring high-quality care for consumers.

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About You:

RN/M1

Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Be enrolled and/or willing to enrol in further postgraduate studies within Mental Health practice.
Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

ENC/END

Must be enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
Experience, within the boundaries of education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing care in the mental healthcare setting in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

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: 888269

Want To Know More? Contact:

Marion Hall - Administration Officer, 8644 5130, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 31st December 2025 - 11.55PM

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Advertised: 28 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time