The Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC) is a first‑of‑its‑kind service in South Australia and a rare opportunity to help establish an entirely new model of crisis care from the ground up. This 16‑bed, 24/7 service provides a voluntary, short‑stay (up to 72 hours) alternative to Emergency Departments, offering a safe, therapeutic, home‑like environment for people experiencing mental health crisis and/or suicidal distress. Co‑located within the Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct alongside Sonder’s Medicare Mental Health Centre, the CSC is designed for seamless integration across hospital, urgent and community services. Guided by a co‑designed Peer First, Peer Last Philosophy of Care, and grounded in zero suicide principles, trauma‑informed practice and cultural safety, this new service represents a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity to help shape culture, practice, and care at the very beginning.
Work–Life Balance
Financial Benefits
Salary paid above Nurse Award
Salary package up to $15,900 + up to $2,650 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits tax-free each year
17.5% leave loading – paid on all annual leave entitlements
Professional Growth
Professional Development allowance (in addition to salary)
Paid study leave
Access to training, mentoring, and development programs
Regular clinical supervision to support your growth
Shape the future of the sector through innovation
Diverse client groups and services across Sonder – opportunities to grow your skills across a broad range of programs
Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing Initiatives throughout the year – Wellbeing Day, Awards Night, local wellbeing activities
Work with an organisation and team that truly prioritises your wellbeing
Your Work Environment
Modern, welcoming office spaces designed to support collaboration and comfort
Dedicated administrative support so you can focus on client care
Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.
Hours: You will need to have the ability to work across a 24/7 rostered service – early, afternoon, and evening shifts across 7 days.
Contract: Various FTE available (full-time and part-time 0.5FTE- 1 FTE ) | Permanent
Location: Elizabeth Vale (Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct)
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4cjYIeu
About the Role:
The Senior Clinical Nurse will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team inclusive of medical staff, allied health clinicians and peer practitioners providing advanced clinical nursing support in crisis care, including assessments, medication administration, and risk management.
The Senior Clinical Nurse acts as shift coordinator when required, supports junior nurses both on the floor and through supervision, and contributes to clinical decision-making, escalation processes, and care planning.
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute mental health, crisis care, or community mental health setting.
Experience acting as a clinical escalation point or shift coordinator, with a proven ability to lead and support junior nursing staff.
Experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring to nursing staff, fostering professional growth and safe practice.
Experience with risk assessment, safety planning, and clinical decision-making in high-acuity environments.
Experience acting as, or working alongside, an Authorised Officer (AO) under the SA Mental Health Act is highly desirable.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to integrated, consumer-centred service delivery.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
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 [email protected]
Please note:
This is a rolling recruitment process for a new service. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising period. The service is expected to go live on 1 July 2026, with successful applicants commencing soon.
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.
