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

• 6 weeks of annual leave

• 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave

• 3 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave

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 Positions available (full-time and part-time 0.5FTE- 1.0 FTE ) | Permanent

Location: Elizabeth Vale (Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct)

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4v3dqOs

About the Role:
Nurses at the Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC) form part of the multidisciplinary team inclusive of medical staff, mental health clinicians and peer practitioners. Nurses are responsible for providing high quality, trauma informed and personalised care to guests accessing the CSC through conducting physical health screening, mental state evaluation and assessment, and ongoing monitoring of guests. Nurses administer medications as prescribed, support crisis stabilisation contribute to care planning, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and therapeutic care.

Nurses may also contribute to group programs provided within the CSC.

Experience Requirements:

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Registered Nurse:

• Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience in a mental health or acute care setting

• Experience in risk assessment, medication administration, and care planning

Clinical Nurse (additional):

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical nursing experience, preferably in mental health or crisis care

• Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing or related field

Additional:

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

Sonder is committed to support Registered Nurses who are planning a pathway to complete their Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.

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

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.