Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Full-Time & Part-Time positions available
Healthcare Australia
Apply to this jobHealthcare 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 commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
- Employment Type: Part-time and full-time positions available
- Enjoy a $4,000 sign on bonus
In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality, and safe mental health care. You will be responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing care plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and monitoring the mental health and wellbeing of individuals in detention.
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide a wide range of mental health services, including crisis intervention, risk assessments, medication administration, psychoeducation, and support for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role focuses on delivering compassionate and trauma-informed care that respects the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of detainees, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in mental health (non-telehealth) plus a post-graduate qualification in mental health.
OR
You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse without a post-graduate qualification.
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
- Free onsite parking;
- Monday to Friday role — no shift work;
- Birthday leave
- Salary Packaging
To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care apply for a role with us today. If you have any questions, please contact Renata Lage on [email protected] or 0477 871 590
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
Summary
Provide mental health assessments, develop care plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and monitor detainees' wellbeing.
Job title
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Experience level
5+ years or 7+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Villawood, NSW, Australia; onsite work only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Villawood NSW 2163, Australia