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Mental Health Registered Nurse

JobFinder · Melbourne, VIC · Full-time

  • Salary: Discussed at interview
  • Location: Melbourne, VIC
  • Type: Full-time
  • Visa: Employer sponsored
  • Category: Healthcare

Job description

Six mental health nursing openings in Melbourne, VIC, for 2026.

The role is full-time. It suits a Mental Health Registered Nurse or a Mental Health Clinician. Work takes place in inpatient wards, community settings or a mix of the two. Psychiatric assessments are a core task. The team is close-knit and patient-focused.

Sponsorship for a visa is on offer, with a route to permanent residency under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).

Ongoing learning geared to mental health nurses comes with the job.

Want to move quickly? Apply here with your CV ready. If yours needs work, get a mental health nurse CV ready fast and list your AHPRA registration and recent psychiatric assessment work.

Key responsibilities

  • Care for mental health patients to a high standard
  • Work in inpatient wards
  • Work in community settings
  • Run psychiatric assessments
  • Support a compassionate, team-based approach to care

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of Mental Health Registered Nurse experience
  • Passion for exceptional patient care and mental health support
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing highly regarded
  • Excellent understanding of psychiatric assessments
  • Excellent understanding of the Mental Health Act 2022

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