Mental Health RN Team Leader (Full-time | Mon–Fri 8–4)
Summary
Lead a multidisciplinary mental health team as an RN Team Leader, combining clinical care (assessments, risk management, crisis intervention) with operational leadership (rostering, resources, staff development). Role requires AHPRA registration and 5-7 years of mental health nursing experience with leadership responsibilities.
Full-time (1 FTE): Monday to Friday, 0800am – 1600pm
As a Registered Nurse Team Leader, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred primary healthcare services. You will lead by example, supporting your team while maintaining a hands-on clinical role within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment..
Day to day!
This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical care and will see you actively involved in:
- Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary mental health team
- Conducting mental state examinations, risk assessments, and crisis interventions
- Supporting care coordination and medication management
- Facilitating case reviews, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary meetings
- Managing operational matters including rostering, resources, and reporting
- Supporting staff development, training, and professional growth
Lets talk about you!
To be successful in this role, you will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with strong clinical and leadership experience.
You will have either:
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Registered Nurse working within the mental health sector, including experience in a Team Leader or senior nursing leadership role, plus a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health
- A minimum of seven (7) years' experience as a Registered Nurse working within the mental health sector, including experience in a Team Leader or senior nursing leadership role, without a postgraduate qualification.
You will have demonstrated leadership experience within mental health services, along with strong clinical skills in assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention. You thrive in fast-paced and complex environments, with the ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a calm and professional approach. Your excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills enable you to build strong working relationships and deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care.
Experience within correctional health, detention, forensic mental health, AOD, or other high-acuity settings will be highly regarded.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us!
- A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Extra Leave: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to relax and celebrate.
- Salary Packaging: Access to novated leasing and other benefits through Smartgroup.
- Free onsite car parking!
If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Renata Lage on renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.