RN Mental Health

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia's largest specialist healthcare workforce provider. We are a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

About the Role

As a Primary Mental Health Nurse, you will provide direct clinical support to detainees with mental health needs, including complex presentations and risk management. You’ll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate care, manage medications, develop recovery plans, and facilitate referrals and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop recovery-oriented care plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and monitor physical health in conjunction with mental health treatment.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated and coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records and contribute to discharge planning.
• Participate in case conferences and liaise with stakeholders to support continuity of care.
• Promote a safe and culturally respectful environment for detainees.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development.

Let's talk about you!

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with unrestricted AHPRA registration and hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health at AQF Level 8 or higher. They will bring a minimum of five years’ clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with extensive expertise in mental health care, including crisis intervention and psychoeducation. Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems. A solid understanding of multidisciplinary care approaches and relevant legislation is also required.

Bring your passion for Primary Health Services and be rewarded with: 

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Fancy a discount on BUPA Private health Insurance – 7%!
• HCA recognises flexibility can improve employee wellbeing and provides all eligible office-based roles the opportunity to work from home on an informal basis.
• Birthday leave – this is your paid, special day off to celebrate, relax and make the most of your birthday!

Have any questions or further assistance about the role , please contact Katie Longhurst on [email protected]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.