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Are you a passionateMental Health RNlooking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare setting?
We'relooking forMental Health RNswho are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.
What's on offer
Market-competitive salary
-attractiveremunerationaligned to experience and market rates
Quality patient centred care
-low acuity in a secure ADF setting
Work-life balance
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predictable hours
Civilian Role -
be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
Progress your learning -
Paid CPDleave,reservist/volunteer leave
Practical Perks
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Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
AboutSimpson Health Centre
Simpson Barracks is located at Yallambie (approx. 40 mins North-East of Melbourne CBD). Predominately a Forces Command training base supporting Defence Force School of Signals (tri-service technicians & operators, electronic warfare systems), Defence Force School of Music (tri-service musicians) and Army Education Centre. The Army base services approximately **** Defence members and operates a 9 bed low dependency ward 24/7. The health centre also provides primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental and mental health services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:*******:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
This role is full time Monday to Friday (day shift)



within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
What you'll do
Deliver high-qualitymental healthcare to Defence members
Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
Undertaking assessments,interventions,managing medications,formulating treatment and care plansfor individuals and groupeducation sessions
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount
What you bring
Unrestricted AHPRA registration as aRegistered Nurse
One of the following:
ACMHNcredentialed
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health trained nurse /UKtrained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
Minimum two years'PostRN general registrationexperiencewithinlast five yearsinmental health withinaPrimary HealthcareSettingor Specialist Mental Health Setting
Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in'Focussed Psychological Strategies' and 'Psychological Therapy' asperMedicare Schedule
Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
Australian CitizenshiprequiredtoobtainBaseline 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.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Mental Health (Melbourne)
🏢 Serco Canada
📍 Melbourne