Mental Health RN

Join our team as a casual Mental Health Registered Nurse and help provide essential support to active ADF members. Deliver exceptional, evidence-based care in a nurturing environment and be part of our dedicated team committed to delivering top-tier mental health services.

ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence‑ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on‑base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on‑site medical care. To learn more please visit www.serco.com/ahsc

As the Mental Health Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role within our seasoned multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering top‑quality evidence‑based mental health services to patients. Your responsibilities will include risk assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, medication management, and additional support services as needed. You'll receive robust support for crisis management, risk assessment, and risk management planning from both our multidisciplinary team and the Senior Mental Health team for your region.

Stirling Health Centre is located approximately 45km south of Perth on Garden Island. HMAS Stirling provides operational and logistics support to the RAN ships, submarines and aircraft based in WA. The base is home to RAN Submarine Training & Systems Centre, Training Centre West complex, Defence Communications Station Perth, and is a trials/research & support facility. Health Centre services include primary medical, underwater medicine, nursing, mental health, physiotherapy, dental and pharmaceutical services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements).

• A current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with AHPRA.
• Credentialing with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN), or a minimum qualification of Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• At least 2 years' full‑time equivalent post‑graduate work experience in mental health, encompassing comprehensive assessments and delivery of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as per the Medicare Schedule in the last 5 years.
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
• Familiarity with relevant State/Territory policies, national standards, and the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (preferred).
• Recent engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities, with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to mental health, aligned with AHPRA guidelines.

• Kickstart your journey, where opportunity seamlessly merges with reward.
• Be part of our dynamic community, built on trust, compassion, innovation, and pride – where every voice counts.
• Open the door to endless possibilities by embracing a career path, not just a job. From our inclusive global networks to abundant growth opportunities across contracts, your potential knows no bounds.
• Indulge in benefits like paid annual and personal leave, professional development opportunities (including CPD, volunteer, and reservist leave), exclusive lifestyle discounts, and constant mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).