Mental Health Registered Nurse | 1 Day Per Week + $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.   

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions.  HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees 

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 katie.longhurst@primaryhsa.com.au

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