At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, recovery-focused care to individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Company: Join Healthcare Australia, the leading healthcare workforce provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Access ongoing shifts and dedicated support in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while maintaining work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Must have current AHPRA registration and recent mental health nursing experience.
Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses (RN) and Mental Health Enrolled Nurses (EN) for ongoing agency shifts across Adelaide’s leading public and private mental health services. We are recruiting nurses with experience in Acute Mental Health, Inpatient Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Recovery Services, Community Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol settings.
If you’re looking for flexibility, work-life balance and consistent agency opportunities, HCA can help you build a career that works around your lifestyle.
Why Join Healthcare Australia?
- Access to some of South Australia’s leading mental health facilities
- Flexible shifts across day, afternoon and night rosters
- Competitive agency pay rates with weekly pay
- Ongoing opportunities across Adelaide mental health services
- Manage and accept shifts through the eHCA app
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Free uniform and ID badge provided
- Employee rewards, incentives and referral programs
- Exposure to a variety of public and private mental health settings
- Dedicated 24/7 support from recruitment and clinical teams
- Work that fits around your lifestyle and availability
About the Role
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will provide safe, recovery-focused and person-centred care to consumers experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations. Your responsibilities may include:
- Delivering high-quality nursing care within acute and inpatient mental health settings
- Completing comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
- Supporting consumers experiencing mental health crises and complex presentations
- Developing, implementing and evaluating individualised care plans
- Utilising therapeutic communication and de-escalation strategies
- Administering medications and monitoring treatment outcomes
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and reporting
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive consumer outcomes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as an RN or EN
- Recent Acute Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing experience
- Strong risk assessment, crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Excellent communication and therapeutic engagement abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- A compassionate, recovery-focused approach to care
- Flexibility to work across a variety of mental health settings
- Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
- Current SA Working With Children Check
- Up-to-date immunisation and compliance records
- Full Australian working rights
- Availability across day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts
About Healthcare Australia
Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest healthcare workforce solutions provider, connecting Mental Health Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses and Mental Health Enrolled Nurses with flexible opportunities across leading healthcare services nationwide. With access to ongoing shifts, flexible work arrangements, professional development and dedicated support, we help nurses find rewarding careers while maintaining work-life balance.
Registered and Enrolled Nurse – Mental Health in Adelaide employer: Healthcare Australia
At HCA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and employee well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes unique perks like Birthday Leave, health insurance discounts, and access to mental health support, ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered. With opportunities for professional growth through study support and a commitment to maintaining high standards in asset management, you'll find a rewarding career path in a dynamic healthcare environment.
