Mental Health Registered Nurse

Healthcare · Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For experienced mental health professionals focused on career progression, this is a significant opportunity. A leading New South Wales healthcare provider is hiring multiple Mental Health Registered Nurses and Mental Health Clinicians for 2026 in full-time roles that include employer sponsorship, relocation support and a pathway to permanent residency.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver high-quality mental health services across inpatient and community settings. The organisation invests in ongoing professional development and offers salary packaging benefits, a supportive culture and strong prospects for advancement, alongside the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

Lead person-centred, compassionate mental health care, delivering high-quality nursing and clinical practice
Undertake comprehensive mental health and psychiatric assessments, then design, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
Administer medications and treatments according to clinical guidelines, monitor patient progress and maintain precise clinical documentation
Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support
Partner with psychiatrists, medical officers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams through case reviews, care planning and discharge planning
Empower patients, families and carers through education and recovery planning
Safeguard patients and uphold mental health legislation, clinical standards, professional standards, ethical practice and confidentiality
Advance your own practice through continuous quality improvement initiatives, ongoing education and professional development

Requirements & Eligibility

A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification, with a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing highly regarded
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, or eligibility to obtain registration
A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in mental health nursing or mental health clinical practice
In-depth knowledge of psychiatric assessment and mental health care principles, plus a sound understanding of relevant Australian mental health legislation and clinical practice standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving capability
A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
Willingness to relocate to Australia

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