Mental Health Nurse

Job Details

Published: Posted 21 days ago

Location: Canberra CBD, Australian Capital Territory

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: AU$80 - AU$115000 per annum + depending on exp + super

Mental Health

Job Ref: RN - Mental Health_1736913495

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Having a life outside of work is important, we get it and that's why our staff enjoy genuine work-life balance, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional development.

This is the perfect opportunity to make a difference to your community and help support those experiencing severe mental distress. The core of what we do is provide mental health assessment and treatment services for people with serious mental health concerns, so if you are truly passionate about your work and hold an unwavering belief in people's recovery, then you will excel in this tightknit team.

You will manage your own patient load and work closely with the patients as well as their friends and families to develop a system to support their recovery. Types of areas and conditions may include, but are not limited to; moderate to severe mental health illnesses, eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar/manic depression disorders, schizophrenia, recovery, psychotic mood disorders, personality disorders etc.

Benefits:

Enjoy the freedom of working in the community and managing your own diary
Continued support from a very experienced multi-disciplinary team
Structured career development and training opportunities
Competitive annual salary and remuneration package
Open doors to visa options, including PR186 or 482
Relocation package offered for nurses relocating from out of state or outside of Australia

You will be:

AHPRA Registered Nurse or Mental Health Nurse -https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process.aspx or be eligible to apply
Have at least 12-months Mental Health Nursing Experience (or comparative Healthcare Systems) or 6-months NZ Mental Health experience post CAP course completion
Post-Grad Certificate in Mental Health would be advantageous
Knowledge of mental health issues, pharmacology & treatment interventions
Australian/New Zealand Residency or be eligible to apply for a work visa

To Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to know more apply now or contact Hayley Newell on +64 22-658-0967 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, please click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts. We look forward to speaking with you.

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Why choose us:

Medacs Healthcare is a leading staffing and services company providing temp, locum and contract recruitment expertise to public, private & commercial healthcare sector. We have been in the Australian market for over 20 years and backed by a multi-national healthcare recruitment company.

I'm Hayley a Recruitment consultant at Medacs and I specialise in permanent recruitment consultancy nationally. Connecting and supporting people on their career paths is something I am fiercely passionate about.

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