Job Description

Are you a passionateMental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare setting?

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We'relooking for casual Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.

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What'son offer

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- Market-competitive salary- attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
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- Quality patient centred care -low acuity in a secure ADF setting
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- Work-life balance-predictable hours
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- Civilian Role -be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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- Progress your learning -Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
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- Practical Perks- Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
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Canungra Health Centre is located a short drive from the Gold Coast and on Kokoda Barracks. This is where officers and soldiers in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps complete their initial employment training, and all-corps training is conducted throughout officer and soldier careers. It was established in 1942 for Army jungle warfare and infantry training. It was closed from 1948 – 1954, however reactivated during the Vietnam War. Services provided include primary medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health and pharmaceutical services. Standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday

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Whatyou'lldo

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- Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
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- Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
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- Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
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- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount
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What you bring

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- Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- One of the following:ACMHN credentialed,Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing,Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
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- Minimum two years' Post RN general registration experience within last five yearsin mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
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- Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' and 'Psychological Therapy' as per Medicare Schedule
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- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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- Australian Citizenshiprequired to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
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- Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
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Who we are

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Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

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Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.

📌 Registered Nurse (Canungra)
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📍 Canungra