REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (NURSING CAMPAIGN) – RNBU

Best suited for: Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens, and Subclass 485, 491 and 191 visa holders seeking a specialized mental health nursing career supporting older people with severe dementia and complex behavioral symptoms in Adelaide, South Australia.

Please note: International applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the required nursing registration, qualification and employment eligibility requirements.

About This Opportunity

The Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU) at the Repat Health Precinct offers a specialized opportunity for Registered Mental Health Nurses to work with older people living with severe dementia and complex behavioural and psychological symptoms.

You will provide compassionate relationship-centred care while applying mental health nursing knowledge to assessment, therapeutic interventions, risk minimisation and care planning. The role also provides opportunities to participate in clinical teaching, quality improvement and multidisciplinary practice.

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Mental Health Nurse – Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU)
• Classification: RN1 – Registered Nurse Level 1
• Employer Name: Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
• Required Education Level: Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate. Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location: Daw Park, Adelaide, South Australia (Repat Health Precinct)
• Salary: AUD $77,824 – $106,187 per annum + Superannuation and applicable benefits
• Application Deadline: 6 September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialised relationship-centred mental health nursing care.
• Care for consumers experiencing severe dementia and complex behavioural and psychological symptoms.
• Apply mental health nursing principles and relevant professional standards.
• Assess consumers and contribute to individualised therapeutic interventions.
• Support individual case management and care planning.
• Evaluate consumer progress and modify care approaches where required.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk minimisation activities.
• Promote safe clinical and work practices.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Support students, new staff and less experienced nurses through clinical teaching and supervision.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA/AHPRA.
• Demonstrated competence in mental health nursing practice in accordance with relevant standards.
• Demonstrated competence caring for consumers living with dementia and severe behavioural and psychological symptoms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to take different perspectives when working with consumers, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to reflect on clinical practice and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Strong commitment to person-centred and relationship-centred care.

Salary & Employment Benefits

• Salary: AUD $77,824 – $106,187 per annum.
• Superannuation benefits.
• Salary sacrifice / salary packaging benefits.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Specialist experience in older persons mental health.
• Professional development and clinical learning opportunities.
• Multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and clinical education.

Important Applicant Information

Application Methodology: Submit an online application through the SA Health Careers portal.

Required Documents:

• Updated resume.
• Relevant nursing qualification documentation.
• Evidence of current nursing registration where required.
• Supporting documentation requested in the official role description.

Screening Requirements: Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as specified by SA Health.

Eligible Applicants Included

• Australian Citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand Citizens
• Eligible visa holders meeting Australian nursing registration and employment requirements
• International Applicants who meet the required qualification, registration and employment eligibility requirements

About Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) provides comprehensive healthcare services across southern Adelaide, including hospital, community, mental health and specialist services.

The Repeat Neuro-Behavioural Unit at the Repat Health Precinct provides specialised care for older people experiencing severe dementia and complex behavioural symptoms. The service brings together nursing, mental health and multidisciplinary expertise to provide safe, compassionate and individualised care.

Applicant Safety & Screening Reminder

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal and relevant history screening.
• Applicants must satisfy SA Health immunisation compliance requirements.
• Applicants should never pay recruitment fees, visa processing fees or placement charges to secure employment.
• Original qualification, registration and employment documents may be required during recruitment.

Original Source

SA Health Careers — Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurses - Nursing Campaign - RNBU | Southern Adelaide Local Health Network | Job Reference: 935915