Job Description
Mental Health Registered Nurse | Alice Springs | $85-$90/hr MARS Recruitment•Alice Springs, NT, AU
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MARS Recruitment is seeking four experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses for contract opportunities within an Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit in Alice Springs.
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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.
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Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
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Pay rate: $85-$90 per hour
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2 positions commencing 10 September ****
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2 positions commencing 21 September ****
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Full-time rotating roster and shift work
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About the role
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As a Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, responsive and person-centred care to adults experiencing acute mental health concerns.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
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Coordinating care to support positive clinical outcomes
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Managing patients with complex and acute mental health needs
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Working within a high-dependency mental health environment
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Collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
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Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
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Providing culturally appropriate care to patients and their families
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Contributing to a physically, culturally and psychosocially safe environment
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Working in accordance with relevant legislation, clinical guidelines and professional standards
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Participating in shift work and supporting other clinical areas when required
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To be considered, you will need:
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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A minimum of 2-3 years' recent mental health inpatient experience
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Experience working within a Mental Health High Dependency Unit
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The ability to work confidently with minimal supervision
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Robust clinical assessment and care coordination skills
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Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
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The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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An understanding of culturally safe healthcare practices
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Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles
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Availability to complete an 8-12 week contract
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Compliance requirements
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Successful applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:
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NT Working with Children Clearance/Ochre Card
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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.
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Evidence of compliance with Category A healthcare worker immunisation requirements
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A complete candidate and compliance pack before submission
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Why work in Alice Springs?
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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.
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For a confidential discussion about the contracts and compliance requirements, please contact Ceri at MARS Recruitment on ************ / Ceri.

📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse | Alice Springs | $85-$90/Hr
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Alice Springs