Registered Nurse Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Conduct mental state examinations, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and formulation
• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions and therapeutic support
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborative care planning
• Support crisis management planning and ongoing risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinate access to appropriate primary and specialist health services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including EMR records and discharge summaries
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, legislation, and organisational policies

Requirements

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Either a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health (AQF Level 8 or higher) with minimum 5 years’ specialist MH experience, OR a minimum of 7 years’ specialist Mental Health nursing experience
• Extensive experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic care
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills
• Experience in correctional health, forensic mental health, or AOD services is highly regarded

Benefits

• Health Insurance Discount: 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Extra Leave: A paid day off for your birthday
• Salary Packaging: Access to novated leasing and other benefits through Smartgroup
• Free onsite car parking

About the Company

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training. We provide essential health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network, utilizing a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred and culturally responsive care.