ACT – Mental Health RN – ACT Health Centre - Full Time
ACT Health Centre, Canberra
Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?
We’re looking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
- Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
- Work-life balance - predictable hours
- Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
- Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
- Practical Perks - Free in office parking and uniforms provided
- Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
About ACT Health Centre
Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy. The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility. It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
This role is working Day shift Monday, Wednesday and Friday and working 1200 to 2000 on Tuesday and Thursday.
What you’ll do
- Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
- Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
- Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount
What you bring
- Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- One of the following:
- ACMHN credentialed
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
- Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
- Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule
- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
- Australian Citizenship required to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
- Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
Interested? Contact Katie Wintle on 0448 444 514 or email
[email protected] for a confidential chat.
Apply now.
📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse (Reid)
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