Mental Health Registered Nurse | Alice Springs | $85-$90/hr MARS Recruitment•Alice Springs, NT, AU
MARS Recruitment is seeking four experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses for contract opportunities within an Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit in Alice Springs.
These contracts offer the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive mental health care in one of Australia's most unique clinical environments.
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Pay rate: $85-$90 per hour
2 positions commencing 10 September ****
2 positions commencing 21 September ****
Full-time rotating roster and shift work
About the role
As a Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, responsive and person-centred care to adults experiencing acute mental health concerns.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
Coordinating care to support positive clinical outcomes
Managing patients with complex and acute mental health needs
Working within a high-dependency mental health environment
Collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
Providing culturally appropriate care to patients and their families
Contributing to a physically, culturally and psychosocially safe environment
Working in accordance with relevant legislation, clinical guidelines and professional standards
Participating in shift work and supporting other clinical areas when required
To be considered, you will need:




Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
A minimum of 2-3 years' recent mental health inpatient experience
Experience working within a Mental Health High Dependency Unit
The ability to work confidently with minimal supervision
Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
An understanding of culturally protected healthcare practices
Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles
Availability to complete an 8-12 week contract
Compliance requirements
Successful applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:
NT Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card
Criminal History Check issued by a state or territory police service or the AFP and dated within six months of the contract.
MARS can handle this for you if you don't have one currently.
Evidence of compliance with Category A healthcare worker immunisation requirements
A complete candidate and compliance pack before submission
Why work in Alice Springs?
Mental health nursing in the Northern Territory provides varied and rewarding clinical experience that is difficult to find elsewhere.
You will work alongside professionals from a range of disciplines while caring for patients and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
For a confidential discussion about the contracts and compliance requirements, please contact Ceri at MARS Recruitment on ************ / ******
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📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse | Alice Springs | $85-$90/Hr
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Alice Springs