Mental Health Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.   

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions.  HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.

• Employment Type: Part-time or full-time
• Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate of $77.63
• Enjoy a $4,000 sign on bonus 
• Location: Yongah Hill Detention Centre clinic, 90km northeast of Perth. 

Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred, high-quality, and safe care. You’ll complete comprehensive assessments and plan, implement, and evaluate care to support the health and wellbeing of individuals in detention.

This role offers a diverse clinical scope, including immunisations, blood collection, wound care, health assessments, care planning, medication administration, and health education. You'll provide care that respects the dignity, culture, values, and rights of each person, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and compassionate healthcare environment.

Let's talk about you! 

You are an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted) with at least five years of clinical experience, including hands-on patient care in mental health in an operational (non-Telehealth) setting.

You hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health (AQF-recognised) and bring strong prioritisation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you adapt easily to changing circumstances while delivering high-quality care that meets the evolving needs of detainees.

You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with: 

• Free onsite parking 
• Be part of a well-respected Australian based organisation of more than 1000 employees including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals 
• Salary Packaging - novated leasing available with Smart Group 
• Working with us is not just about the opportunity to impact lives.  Together with our range of benefits, we make sure our people are cared for too! 

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

If you have any queries, please contact Ana Colina on [email protected]

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.