Mental Health RN
Palmerston City, Northern Territory, AU, 0831
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 07:30am - 15:30pm
- 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
Robertson Health Centre is located within Robertson Barracks in Holtze, approximately 15 km east of Darwin.
The facility supports approximately 2,800 Defence personnel, along with a significant Reserve component. The Barracks also host an additional 2,500 US Marines on a rotational basis from May to September each year. The Health Centre provides comprehensive services including primary medical, pharmaceutical, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health care, and operates a 22-bed, 24/7 inpatient ward. Standard operating hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
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.
Interested? Contact Dan on 0497 918845 for a confidential chat.