RN Mental Health

Were offering a $4000 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: Monday to Sunday - No night shifts!

• AM: 8:00 am 4:00 pm

$4000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates*

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 Youll 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

Lets talk about you!

Youll have current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and either a postgraduate Mental Health qualification (AQF Level 8) with 5 years specialist mental health experience or 7 years specialist mental health nursing experience without a postgraduate qualification. Youll have experience in mental health assessment crisis intervention and therapeutic care with strong clinical reasoning communication and computer skills including electronic medical records. Experience in correctional health forensic mental health AOD or other high-acuity settings is highly regarded.

Why Youll Love Working With Us!

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees
• $4000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates*
• including doctors nurses and allied health professionals.
• Health Insurance Discount: A 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance. 
• 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 

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time