Mental Health Registered Nurse

Join our team as a Casual Mental Health Registered Nurse and help provide essential support to active ADF members. Deliver exceptional, evidence-based care in a nurturing environment, and be part of our dedicated team committed to delivering top-tier health services.

About Us

ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care.

To learn more please visit www.serco.com/ahsc 

About the Role

As a Mental Health Registered Nurse in the ADF, you play a vital role behind the scenes, supporting the mental well-being of our service members. Your expertise ensures the smooth operation of mental health services, from managing administrative tasks to providing crucial support to the frontline team. With your guidance, our military personnel receive comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs. Join us and make a difference in the mental health resilience of our ADF community.

About the Location

Robertson Health Centre is located inside the Robertson Barracks in Holtze, 15km east of the city of Darwin. The facility has a routine dependency of approximately 2,800 defence staff, with a large reserve component. The Barracks also accommodates an additional 2,500 US marines every 6 months from May to September. The health centre provides primary medical, pharmaceutical, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health services, and operates a 22-bed 24/7 ward. Standard operating hours are 0730-1530, Monday-Friday.

About You

You're a dedicated nurse, deeply committed to delivering top-tier healthcare with a special focus on mental health. Your ability to comfort patients and exude warmth is unmatched, making you a beacon of care in their journey to wellness. You recognize the profound impact of empathy and compassion in mental health services, reflecting unwavering moral integrity in all your actions. Your passion for healthcare and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams underscores your dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

As the ideal applicant, you will have:

• A current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with AHPRA.
• Credentialing with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN), or a minimum qualification of Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, or relevant international equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' full-time equivalent, post graduate experience in mental health, encompassing comprehensive assessments and delivery of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as per the Medicare Schedule.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
• Familiarity with relevant State/Territory policies, national standards, and the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (preferred).
• Recent engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities, with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to mental health, aligned with AHPRA guidelines.

Rewards & Benefits

• Be part of our dynamic community, built on trust, compassion, innovation, and pride – where every voice counts.
• Open the door to endless possibilities by embracing a career path, not just a job. From our inclusive global networks to abundant growth opportunities across contracts, your potential knows no bounds.

Referrals

Know a Healthcare Professional who would thrive in Serco's Australian Defence Force Health Services Team? Refer them to us, and if they're successfully onboarded, you'll receive a generous $500 Prezzee Voucher as a token of our appreciation! Simply share their details via email to AHSCCareers@serco-ap.com, and we'll handle the rest. Thank you for helping us grow our team!

Join Us

If you're driven to make a positive impact and are eager to seize this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Ensure your resume includes start and end dates for each position, along with employment type (e.g., casual, part-time, full-time) and weekly hours worked

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Dan on 0497 918 845 via email daniel.boyens@serco-ap.com

To explore this and other exciting opportunities, visit https://www.sercocareers.com/ADF-Health-Services.