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Catalyst Care Group; Brighton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Tax relief for clothing and tools

On-shift supervision

Specialist training

Job summary

Nurseline Community Services, part of the Catalyst Care Group, is seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to lead compassionate, person-centered care delivered directly in people’s homes across Australia. The role involves managing complex emotional needs and shifts may vary in duration depending on care packages.

You will lead a team, direct home-based assessments and interventions, and ensure ethical practice while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC membership.
• For newly registered nurses: At least 18 months of experience in community settings, preferably in home-based care.
• For nurses with 3+ years of experience: Experience in settings with transferable skills to community care (e.g., forensic units or prisons).
• Proven leadership in managing healthcare teams, with a focus on mental health.
• Driving license is essential for community work and transport.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and team management: guide and support a team of mental health professionals providing care in home settings.
• Direct the assessment, planning, and implementation of mental health interventions in people’s homes.
• Advocacy and ethical practice: uphold rights and dignity in all care interactions.
• Operational administration: maintain documentation for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mental health

Home care

Trauma-informed care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Nurseline Community Services

Join Nurseline Community Services to provide compassionate, high-complex mental health care at home for people with behavior that challenges and personality disorders. We are looking for dedicated RMNs to lead the delivery of person-centered mental health services directly in people’s homes, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of our community values.

At Nurseline Community Services, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion, Impact, and Community —values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.

Job Overview:

The Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) is responsible for leading the delivery of compassionate, person-centered mental health services directly in people’s homes. This role is crucial in managing complex emotional needs, including behavior that challenges and personality disorders, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of Nurseline Community Services’ values. You may be required to work a short (4–8 hour) or longer shifts. Shift patterns vary depending on the care package and support needs of each person we support.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management: Guide and support a team of mental health professionals providing care in home settings. Make critical decisions on care plans and interventions, tailored to peoples’ immediate needs. Encourage a team culture of compassion, professionalism, and ongoing learning.

Person-Centered and Compassionate Mental Health Care: Direct the assessment, planning, and implementation of mental health interventions at people’s homes, focusing on creating a supportive and understanding environment. Adapt strategies to manage and support people with behavior that challenges and personality disorders effectively.

Advocacy and Ethical Practice: Serve as a strong advocate for the people you support, ensuring their care respects their rights and personal dignity. Uphold and promote Nurseline Community’s values and ethical standards in all aspects of care and team interactions.

Operational and Administrative Management: Maintain comprehensive documentation to facilitate quality assurance and compliance with health care regulations, including following care plans and thorough record-keeping.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC membership.

For newly registered nurses: At least 18 months of experience in community settings, preferably in home-based care.

For nurses with 3+ years of experience: Demonstrable experience in settings with skills transferable to community care, such as forensic units or prisons.

Proven leadership in managing healthcare teams, with a focus on mental health.

Additional training in trauma-informed care would be preferred but not mandatory.

Driving license is essential for community work and transport of the people we support.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

What We Offer:

Financial & Practical Support

Refer-a-friend bonus – incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).

Tax relief – the ability to claim through the government for work-related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).

Development & Support

On-shift support and guidance through the on-call system.

Regular supervisions.

Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.

All mandatory training is free

Work-Life Balance and Community

Flexible working hours – option to choose shifts based on availability.

Recognition programmes – celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.

Social events – opportunities to connect and build team spirit.