Mental Health Registered Nurse-ADF Health Services Contract

NNSW – Mental Health RN – Williamtown Health Centre 

Newcastle, NSW

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 Health Centre  

Located 30km north of Newcastle at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia’s premier fighter pilot training base. The base is one of the busiest in NSW, employing over 4500 people.  The health centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical services.  Standard operating hours are generally 0730-1530 Monday - 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  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.  

Interested? Contact Jasmine Joy - Jasmine.Joy@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat. 
Apply now.