MHP - Mental Health RN

Macleod, Yallambie – Mental Health RN –Simpson Health Centre

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?

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 - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates

• Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting

• Work-life balance - predictable hours

• 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 Simpson Health Centre

Simpson Barracks is located at Yallambie (approx. 40 mins North-East of Melbourne CBD). Predominately a Forces Command training base supporting Defence Force School of Signals (tri-service technicians & operators, electronic warfare systems), Defence Force School of Music (tri-service musicians) and Army Education Centre. The Army base services approximately 6000 Defence members and operates a 9 bed low dependency ward 24/7. The health centre also provides primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental and mental health 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).

This role is a casual Monday to Friday role within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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 to obtain 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. To learn more about Serco click here

Interested? Contact Laura on Laura.Mcginley@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat.

Apply now.