Mental Health RN

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting with no Medicare Billing?

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 - low acuity in a secure ADF setting
• Quality patient centred care - longer appointments, no Medicare Billing and dedicated admin time
• Work-life balance - predictable hours 07:30am - 15:30pm
• 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 Edinburgh Health Centre

Edinburgh Health Centre is located 25km North of Adelaide, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. This super-base accommodates 3500 personnel from the Australian Army and RAAF, as well as being home to the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. The health centre operates a 16 bed low dependency ward 24/7. It also provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, pharmaceutical and rehabilitation services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

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 (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 Dan on 0497 918845 for a confidential chat.