Mental Health RN

Serco; Holtze; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Uniforms provided

Paid CPD leave

Reservist/volunteer leave

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Mental Health RN to deliver high-quality mental health care at Robertson Health Centre, Holtze, within a Defence environment. The role involves assessments, treatment planning and multidisciplinary collaboration in a 24/7 care context.

Requirements include unrestricted AHPRA nursing registration, possible ACMHN or Graduate Diploma certification, and active CPD commitment. Australian citizenship is required for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse required.
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or ACMHN credentialing considered essential.
• Experience in Focused Psychological Strategies/Psychological Therapy.
• Minimum two years’ post RN mental health experience in primary care or specialist setting.
• Current CPR certification HLTAID009 preferred.
• Australian Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members.
• Conduct fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Undertake assessments, interventions, manage medications, and formulate treatment plans.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinical environment prioritising patient wellbeing.

Skills

Unrestricted AHPRA registration

Comprehensive assessment skills

Focussed Psychological Strategies

Psychological Therapy

CPR certification HLTAID009

Australian Citizenship

Education

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

ACMHN credentialed

Job description

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare settingwith no Medicare Billing? We’relooking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary- low acuity in a secure ADF setting
• Quality patient centred care -longerappointments,no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time
• Work-life balance-predictable hours07:30am - 15:30pm
• Civilian Role -be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Progress your learning -Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
• Practical Perks- Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
• Wellbeing support - Mental health resourcesand lifestyle discounts

Robertson Health Centre is located within Robertson Barracks in Holtze, approximately 15 km east of Darwin. The facility supports approximately 2,800 Defence personnel, along with a significant Reserve component. The Barracks also host an additional 2,500 US Marines on a rotational basis from May to September each year. The Health Centre provides comprehensive services including primary medical, pharmaceutical, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health care, and operates a 22-bed, 24/7 inpatient ward. Standard operating hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday

What you’ll do

Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members

Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.

Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount

What You Bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• One of the following:
• ACMHN credentialed
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
• Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five yearsin mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenshiprequired(Baseline Security Clearance)
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care

Who We Are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.