Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in Darwin. Offering exceptional flexibility, this role can be worked as 1 full day per week or 2 half days per week, available on a permanent part time or casual basis, with rates ranging from $51.75-$58.22/hr permanent or $64.69-$72.78/hr casual (inclusive of loading).

Work Days & Hours: Monday to Sunday - No night shifts!

- AM: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Working within a collaborative healthcare team, you'll provide specialist mental health support to people in detention, helping improve wellbeing and access to care through evidence-based, person-centred practice.

In this role, you will:

- Conduct mental health assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions
- Complete mental state, risk and crisis assessments
- Support access to medical, nursing, AOD and allied health services
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes




- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Let's talk about you!

To be successful you will have completed a Postgraduate Mental Health qualification with at least 5 years' specialist Mental Health experience; or 7+ years' specialist Mental Health nursing experience without a postgraduate qualification.

Why you'll love working with us

- $4,000 sign-on bonus for experienced and compassionate Mental Health Registered Nurses
- Just 1 day per week with flexibility to work 2 half days if preferred
- Permanent part-time or casual employment options
- No night shifts
- Birthday leave

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on [email protected]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

📌 Mental Health Registered Nurse | 1 Day Per Week $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (Darwin)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Darwin