Psychiatric Nurse

Healthcare Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000

Birthday leave

Salary packaging

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at the Darwin Immigration Detention Centre. You will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within a detainee-focused setting.

The role requires a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health or seven years of MH nursing if not held, plus unrestricted AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• Postgrad qualification in Mental Health or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years MH specialty experience if postgraduate qualification is held; or 7 years MH nursing experience if not.
• Unrestricted AHPRA registration essential.
• Experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for detainees.
• Perform mental state and risk assessments, crisis interventions and clinical formulation.
• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions and psychoeducation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely access to health services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to risk management and quality improvement.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Mental Health nursing

AOD experience

Trauma-informed care

Clinical judgement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health

Job description

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.

We're offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus for experienced and compassionate Mental Health Registered Nurses to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Darwin Immigration Detention Centre.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to individuals in detention. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will support improved health outcomes through evidence-based, person-centred and culturally responsive care.

You will play a key role in coordinating timely access to appropriate health services, including medical, nursing, drug and alcohol, and allied health supports, while ensuring care is delivered with dignity, respect, and an understanding of individual values, beliefs, and cultural needs.

Work Days & Hours:

• $4K Sign-On Bonus

To work within this role, you must either:

• Hold a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health with a minimum of 5 years’ MH specialty experience, or
• Have a minimum of 7 years’ specialist Mental Health nursing experience if they do not hold a postgraduate qualification.

How You’ll Make an Impact!

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, care planning, implementation and evaluation
• Conduct mental state and risk assessments, crisis interventions and clinical formulation
• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions, therapeutic support and psychoeducation
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, treatment and access to health services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to risk management, quality improvement and compliance with clinical and organisational requirements

Let’s talk about you!

You're an experienced Registered Nurse with unrestricted AHPRA registration and significant expertise in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services. You will hold a postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health with at least five years' specialist AOD experience, or bring seven or more years of specialist AOD nursing experience.

Your expertise includes withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy and trauma-informed care, supported by sound clinical judgement and confident decision-making in complex environments.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• A $4,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible Mental Health and AOD nurses
• Extra Leave: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to relax and celebrate.
• Salary Packaging: Access to novated leasing and other benefits through Smartgroup.
• Free onsite car parking!

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on [e-mail]

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