Overview
Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary health care setting with no Medicare Billing?
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
Market-competitive salary - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time
Work-life balance - predictable hours 07:30am - 15:30pm
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
About Edinburgh Health Centre
Edinburgh Health Centre is located 25km North of Adelaide, at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
This super-base accommodates **** personnel from the Australian Army and RAAF, as well as being home to the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine.
The health centre operates a 16 bed low dependency ward 24/7.
It also provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, pharmaceutical and rehabilitation 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).
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, 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 (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 Dan on for a confidential chat.
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📌 Mental Health Rn (South Australia)
🏢 Serco
📍 South Australia