Region– Mental Health RN – ACT Health Centre
ACT Health Centre, Canberra

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 on‑site parking and uniforms provided
- Wellbeing support – Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

Role Details

This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. After‑hours, weekend and on‑call shifts may be required depending on role requirements and base location.

What you’ll do

- Deliver high‑quality mental health care to Defence members
- Conduct fitness‑for‑duty assessments and pre/post‑deployment care
- Undertake assessments, interventions, manage medications, formulate treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical setting 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 the 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.

Contact

Contact Krista Lucre or email for a confidential chat.

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📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Serco
📍 Canberra