Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking experienced and compassionate Mental Health Registered Nurses to support public and private hospitals in mental health services across Brisbane. Enjoy the flexibility to choose when and where you work while making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.
With HCA, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of acute mental health settings across a range of private and public Brisbane hospitals, including emergency departments. We are seeking nurses with experience in psychiatric assessment. If you are skilled in this area and a Brisbane local, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities and Skills
- Strong therapeutic communication skills, building trust, de‑escalating situations, and supporting consumers with empathy and respect.
- Skills in mental health assessment, recognising early signs of distress, deterioration, or risk, and responding appropriately.
- Calm, confident crisis management, maintaining safety during behavioural escalations and following clinical and risk‑management protocols.
- Adaptability across diverse settings, adjusting to different units, models of care, and multidisciplinary teams while providing consistent, person‑centred support.
Why work with HCA?
- Competitive hourly rates: $47‑$148/hr (dependent on increment level).
- Easily manage your shifts and availability through our innovative eHCA mobile app.
- Flexibility in planning your own, allowing work‑life balance.
- Various shifts available across public and private hospitals in Brisbane.
- 24/7 support from our committed allocation teams.
- Monthly giveaways, exclusive referral bonuses and cash‑back incentives.
Eligibility
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
- Minimum 12 months full‑time experience within an acute mental health setting.
- Valid National Police Check.
- Up‑to‑date vaccination and serology evidence.
- Full Australian working rights.
Apply now and join HCA to experience the flexibility, support, and rewards of agency nursing with us in Brisbane!
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