Mental Health Registered Nurse (Casual)

Join us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:

- Provide comprehensive, person-centred mental health care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment in collaboration with detainees and the multidisciplinary team.

- Promote culturally sensitive, safe, and respectful care that upholds the dignity, rights, and individual needs of people in detention.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of mental health services, including participating in policy development, quality initiatives, and performance reviews to enhance clinical outcomes for detainees.

- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring coordinated, multidisciplinary care and maintaining high standards of professional conduct to support Healthcare Australia’s values and reputation.

Permanent Part time and full time roles available

Let's talk about you!:

You are an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted) with at least five years of clinical experience, including hands-on patient care in mental health or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in an operational (non-Telehealth) setting.

You hold a postgraduate qualification in mental health and/or AOD (AQF-recognised) and bring strong prioritisation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you adapt easily to changing circumstances while delivering high-quality care that meets the evolving needs of detainees.                     

• You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:

• Salary Packaging
• Free onsite parking;
• Working with us is not just about the opportunity to impact lives.  Together with our range of benefits, we make sure our people are cared for too!

To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care apply for a role with us today. If you have any questions, please contact Renata Lage on renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au

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