Mental Health RN

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting with no Medicare Billing?   

We’re looking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.  

What’s on offer  

• Competitive salary - low acuity in a secure ADF setting 

• Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time  

• Work-life balance - predictable hours  

• Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform  

• Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave  

• Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided  

• Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

About Edinburgh Health Centre  

Edinburgh Health Centre is located 25km North of Adelaide, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. This super-base accommodates 3500 personnel from the Australian Army and RAAF, as well as being home to the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine.  The health centre operates a 16 bed low dependency ward 24/7.  It also provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, pharmaceutical and rehabilitation services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

What you’ll do  

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members  

• Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care. 

• Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions  

• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount   

What you bring  

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

• One of the following: 

• ACMHN credentialed 

• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing 

• Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse 

• 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   

• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule  

• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)  

• Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance)  

• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care  

Who we are  

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.  

  
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.  

Read more about Serco here  
  

Interested? Contact Dan on 0497 918845 for a confidential chat.