Job Description

Are you a passionateMental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare settingwith no Medicare Billing?

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

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What's on Offer

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- Market-competitive salary- low acuity in a secure ADF setting
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- Quality patient centred care -longerappointments,no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time
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- Work-life balance-predictable hours07:30am - 15:30pm
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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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- Wellbeing support - Mental health resourcesand lifestyle discounts
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Robertson Health Centre is located within Robertson Barracks in Holtze, approximately 15 km east of Darwin.

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The facility supports approximately 2,800 Defence personnel, along with a significant Reserve component. The Barracks also host an additional 2,500 US Marines on a rotational basis from May to September each year. The Health Centre provides comprehensive services including primary medical, pharmaceutical, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health care, and operates a 22-bed, 24/7 inpatient ward. Standard operating hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday

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What you'll do

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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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- ACMHN credentialed
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- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
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- 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 years in 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 Citizenship required (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.

📌 Mental Health RN (Palmerston City)
🏢 Serco
📍 Palmerston City