Registered and Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health

Healthcare Australia
Adelaide SA 5000Casual

Listed 27 Sep 2026

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses (RN) and Mental Health Enrolled Nurses (EN) for ongoing agency shifts across Adelaide’s public and private mental health services.

If you have experience in Acute Mental Health, Inpatient Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing or Mental Health Recovery Services, we offer flexible shifts, competitive pay rates and consistent agency work to suit your lifestyle.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Flexible agency shifts to suit your availability
• Competitive pay rates with weekly pay
• Consistent work across Adelaide mental health services
• Manage your roster through the eHCA app
• Sunrise training opportunities
• Free uniform and ID badge provided
• 24/7 support from dedicated recruitment and clinical teams
• Access to rewards, benefits and incentive programs
• Ongoing opportunities across public and private facilities

About the Role

As a Mental Health Nurse, you will provide safe, person-centred care to consumers experiencing a range of acute mental health presentations while working within multidisciplinary teams.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality mental health nursing care in acute and inpatient settings
• Complete comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
• Support consumers experiencing mental health crises and complex presentations
• Implement and evaluate person-centred care plans
• Utilise therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medication management practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive consumer outcomes

About You

• Current AHPRA registration
• Recent Acute Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing experience
• Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
• Current SA Working With Children Check
• Strong risk assessment, de-escalation and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Availability for day, afternoon and night shifts
• Full Australian working rights

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, connecting experienced Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with flexible opportunities across leading healthcare services nationwide.

Whether you’re looking for extra shifts, work-life balance or ongoing agency work, HCA provides the flexibility, support and consistent demand to help you achieve your career goals.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Mental Health RN or EN looking for flexible agency nursing jobs in Adelaide, apply today and access ongoing opportunities across acute mental health services with Australia’s leading healthcare agency.