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Clinical Nurse at Sonder in Adelaide, South Australia, AU
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Job Description
Who are we?
Sonder is a leading not-for-profit human services organisation committed to creating communities where no one is left to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. We work alongside thousands of people each year, bringing together mental health, alcohol and other drug, community and practical supports to deliver connected, person-directed care that helps people live the lives they choose.
What benefits can we offer?
When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:
- Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development allowance provided yearly
- Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
- 17.5% Leave Loading
- Modern and welcoming office spaces
- Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
- Training opportunities
- Meal & entertainment allowances
- Paid parental leave, and much more!
Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.
Salary Band: $105,570.40 - $110,350.76 + Super
Hours: 1 FTE
Contract: Ongoing
Location: Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://sonder.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Clinical-Nurse-JP.pdf
Immunisations: Employment is subject to compliance with Sonder’s Immunisation Policy. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, all vaccinations and immunisations required for the role.
About the Role: As a Clinical Nurse in Mental Health, you will serve as a pivotal member of the Sonder team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality mental health care. You will be a key component of the multi-disciplinary team, actively participating in ongoing professional development and contributing to the refinement of service delivery and operations within the Head to Health service.
This role includes planning and implementing assessment and care for individuals in distress, within a person-centred approach and in line with the Head to Health nursing scope of practice; providing appropriate brief interventions to Guests accessing Head to Health services; liaising with other services and stakeholders regarding guest care; participating in individual and group supervision, team meetings and external meetings; and providing leadership to the team through shift coordination in the absence of senior staff.
You will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, embracing change, and upholding the Head to Health/Sonder vision, values and purpose.
This position is based at the Northern Head to Health Centre on Gillingham Road, Elizabeth and supported by the Clinical Lead – Head to Health, Operations Lead – Head to Health, and other leadership staff within Sonder’s Mental Health and AOD portfolio.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment
Minimum of two (2) years clinical practice in mental health treatment and care,
Experience in working and supporting Peer Practice workforce
Experience in successfully working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation
Qualification and Other Requirements:
- Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
- Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with a mental health qualification.
How to apply:
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.
Feel free to send any enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au
Advert Closing Date: 15 September 2026
At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.