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Registered Mental Health Locum Nurses | Regional NSW

Job Details

Published
Location
Mid-North Coast, New South Wales
Role Type
Contract, Locum
Salary
AU$51 - AU$68 per annum + depending on nurse grade level
Mental Health
Job Ref: NSW-General_1783488345

New South Wales - Multiple Regional Locations
Recently Increased Pay Rates
Travel Assistance | Accommodation Provided

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for your next adventure?

There's never been a better time to explore the opportunities available across regional New South Wales. With recent increases in locum agency rates, Mental Health Nurses can now enjoy even greater earning potential while making a meaningful difference in communities that need their expertise most.

Whether you're looking for a short-term contract, seeking a change of scenery, or wanting to travel while continuing your career, regional NSW offers the perfect blend of professional growth, financial rewards, and unforgettable experiences.

About the Role

Join supportive multidisciplinary mental health teams across a variety of settings, including:

  • Acute Mental Health Units
  • Community Mental Health Services
  • Rural and Regional Hospitals
  • Inpatient and Crisis Services
  • Adult, Older Persons, and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
  • Deliver recovery-focused and trauma-informed care
  • Administer and monitor medications safely
  • Support consumers through acute presentations and ongoing recovery journeys
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health teams
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care plans

Requirements

  • Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Recent Mental Health Nursing experience
  • Excellent communication and assessment skills
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
  • National Police Check and relevant clearances

What's on Offer?

  • Recently increased locum rates
  • Accommodation provided (T&C's apply)
  • Travel assistance available
  • Flexible contract lengths
  • Opportunities across some of NSW's most beautiful regional locations
  • Gain valuable clinical experience across diverse services
  • Work where it suits your way of life


Why Choose Locum Mental Health Nursing?

Locum nursing allows you to combine your passion for mental health care with the freedom to travel, explore new communities, and expand your professional experience.

Instead of being tied to one location, you can discover regional NSW while enjoying competitive pay, accommodation support, and the opportunity to positively impact mental health services where they're needed most.


Take advantage of the higher locum rates, travel support, and accommodation packages now available across regional NSW.

Make a difference in mental health, grow your career, and discover the best of regional New South Wales-all while getting paid to do what you love.

Apply now