Mental Health RN
Southbank, Victoria, AU, 3006
Melbourne, Southbank – Mental Health RN –Victoria Barracks Clinic
Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?
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 - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
- Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
- 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 Victoria Barracks Clinic
Victoria Barracks Clinic Melbourne is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at Southbank on St Kilda Road. Victoria Barracks is the headquarters of Victoria and Tasmania Defence and has a large portion of senior Defence members. Services include primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental and pharmaceutical services to units within the Barracks and the inner Melbourne area. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements).This role is a part time every Wednesday’s & Thursday’s (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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 to obtain 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. To learn more about Serco click here
Interested? Contact Divya on 0427 566 681 or email divya.nair@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat.
Apply now.