Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Medacs Global Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Domestic travel provided

Meal allowances available

Flexible contracts

Extendable locations

Dedicated recruitment team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare in Australia is seeking a Mental Health Registered Nurse for contracted opportunities across Regional and Remote New South Wales. Roles span CAMHS, adult, older persons mental health, acute inpatient units and community teams.

Casual pay rates align with NSW health; accommodation and domestic travel are provided, with meal allowances in select locations and flexible contract lengths. Join a dedicated recruitment team supporting your assignment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years recent Mental Health Nursing experience.
• Experience in inpatient, community, crisis, ED mental health or CAMHS highly regarded.
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Relevant state-based clearances as required.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current driver's licence desirable for community-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Mental health assessments and risk management.
• Care planning and implementation.
• Medication administration.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Consumer-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Accurate clinical documentation and case notes.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Job description

Make a Difference in Mental Health Across Regional NSW

Medacs Healthcare is seeking passionate and experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses for exciting contract opportunities across Regional and Remote New South Wales.

We have opportunities available across the lifespan, working with:

• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

• Adult Mental Health

• Older Persons Mental Health

• Acute Inpatient Units

• Community Mental Health Teams

• Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Services

Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical experience, earn great rates, or explore a new part of Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

What's On Offer?

• Casual pay rates aligned with NSW health

• Accommodation provided

• Domestic travel provided

• Meal allowances available for certain locations

• Flexible contract lengths

• Opportunities to extend and move between locations

• Dedicated Mental Health recruitment team supporting you throughout your assignment

• Work-life balance while exploring regional Australia

About the Role

As a Mental Health Registered Nurse, you'll join multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality care and recovery-focused support to consumers and their families.

Responsibilities may include:

• Mental health assessments and risk management

• Care planning and implementation

• Medication administration

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation

• Consumer-centered and trauma-informed care

• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals

• Accurate clinical documentation and case notes

What You'll Need

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 2 years recent Mental Health Nursing experience

• Experience in inpatient, community, crisis, ED mental health or CAMHS highly regarded

• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Relevant state-based clearances as required

• Full Australian working rights

• Current driver's licence desirable for community-based roles

Why Regional & Remote Mental Health Nursing?

Mental Health Nurses are making a real impact in regional communities where services are needed most.

These contracts offer the opportunity to:

• Expand your clinical skills across diverse settings

• Gain exposure to a variety of mental health presentations across all age groups

• Build valuable rural and remote experience

• Increase your earning potential

• Explore some of Australia's most unique and beautiful locations

Current Opportunities Include:

• Broken Hill
• Dubbo
• Mudgee
• Wagga Wagga
• Bega
• Goulburn
• Port Macquarie
• Kempsey
• Coffs Harbour

Join Medacs Healthcare and take your Mental Health Nursing career somewhere new.