Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse
Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12‑week contract (or longer) in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.
Why Choose cmr?
* Diverse Working Environments: Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
* Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
* Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
* Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
* Adventure & Exploration: Discover new places while doing what you love.
* Supportive Employer: Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.
As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia's mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you'll provide critical support and care in:
* Acute Mental Health: Work in fast‑paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services.
* Inpatient Units: Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You'll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
* Community Mental Health: Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning.
Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualized care plans and community outreach.
Criteria:
To excel in this role, you should have:
* Qualifications: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
* Experience: A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
* Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
* Transportation: A valid driver's licence for regional and remote roles.
* Flexibility: Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.
Registered Nurses & Clinical Nurses - Regional Australia
We're partnering with leading hospitals and health services across regional Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia to offer multiple permanent opportunities in a range of clinical settings.
Whether you're seeking professional growth, a supportive workplace, or a refreshing lifestyle change – regional Australia has so much to offer.
Why Consider Regional Australia?
* More affordable living with greater housing options
* Genuine work‑life balance and less day‑to‑day stress
* Warm, welcoming communities
* Access to beaches, bushland, mountains, and everything in between
* A grounded lifestyle centred on connection, wellbeing, and purpose
What's on Offer
* Permanent, full‑time Registered Nurse & Clinical Nurse positions
* Opportunities across wards, acute care, community health, primary health & outreach services
* Relocation assistance to help you make the move
* Competitive salary packaging and benefits
* Strong career development and progression pathways
* Supportive leadership teams and collaborative multidisciplinary environments
About You
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
* Minimum 2 years' post‑graduate experience
* Strong clinical capability and critical thinking skills
* Confident working autonomously and within a team
* Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills
* A patient‑centred approach with a commitment to high‑quality care
* Openness to embracing a regional lifestyle and community engagement
Registered Nurse – Relocate to Regional Australia (2026 Start Dates)
January & February 2026 Start Dates
Salary: Up to $55 per hour (depending on experience)
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? We are recruiting Permanent Registered Nurses for aged care positions across regional and coastal locations in New South Wales and Queensland.
These are excellent long‑term opportunities offering job security, lifestyle balance, and the chance to work with reputable aged care providers in welcoming communities.
About the Roles
* Permanent, full‑time positions
* January/February 2026 start dates
* Aged care facilities in regional and coastal locations
* Competitive pay up to $55 per hour, based on experience
* Supportive teams and established providers
* Lifestyle‑focused locations – coast or country
Essential Requirements
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Minimum 12 months RN experience in aged care (essential)
* Full working rights in Australia – Visa sponsorship is not offered for these roles
* Strong clinical skills and a genuine commitment to quality aged care
About the Locations
These roles are based across a range of regional and coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland, offering an excellent lifestyle alternative to city living.
Registered Nurse (Travel RN in Australia)
Travel Registered Nurses – Broken Hill NSW
Medical / Surgical – 6‑12 Week Contracts & Ongoing Opportunities
Location: Broken Hill, NSW (NZ applicants welcome)
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is seeking experienced Medical and Surgical Registered Nurses for travel contracts in Broken Hill. These opportunities are ideal for nurses looking for short‑to‑medium‑term contracts in a well‑supported regional hospital, with excellent pay, free travel within Aus, and accommodation provided.
Role Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality patient care in medical and surgical wards
* Monitor and document patient conditions
* Administer medications and treatments
* Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
* Adhere to clinical policies and safety standards
Requirements
* Current AHPRA registration
* Minimum 2 years recent Medical/Surgical experience
* Strong clinical and communication skills
* Ability to work across rotating rosters
Renal Nurse – North Queensland Contracts
Ingham
• Charters Towers
• Palm Island
• Home Hill
• Townsville
January, February & March Start Dates – 4‑12 Week Travel Contracts – Ongoing Opportunities Available
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Renal Nurses for contract opportunities across North Queensland. These roles offer excellent pay, free accommodation, travel assistance, and the opportunity to work in well‑supported regional renal units.
Current Opportunities
* Ingham – Jan/Feb/March, 0.6 FTE (paid at full‑time rates), FMC 4008 experience required, ieMR required or willingness to obtain, accommodation available & free.
* Charters Towers – Jan/Feb/March, full‑time roster, FMC 4008 experience required, ieMR preferred, accommodation available & free.
* Palm Island – 5 Jan – 29 Mar, 0.6 FTE, FMC 5008 experience required, ieMR preferred, accommodation available.
Requirements
* Current AHPRA registration
* Renal nursing experience
* FMC machine competency
* Ability to work independently
Senior Registered Nurses – Relocate to Regional Australia
Senior Registered Nurses – Aged Care Regional Opportunities in QLD, NSW, VIC & Tasmania
Permanent Positions – Aged Care – Relocation assistance provided.
We have multiple permanent roles across regional Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania in established aged care facilities.
Why Consider Regional Living?
* A more affordable cost of living and greater housing options
* Genuine work‑life balance with less traffic and more time for family, hobbies, and nature
* Supportive, close‑knit communities with a strong sense of belonging
* Access to beautiful natural environments – from coastal towns to rural heartlands
* A rewarding lifestyle that values wellbeing, connection, and purpose
What's on Offer
* Permanent, full‑time Registered Nurse roles in high‑quality aged care facilities
* Relocation assistance to help you make the move smoothly
* Competitive salaries and benefits packages
* Professional development and career advancement opportunities
* Supportive management and multidisciplinary teams committed to exceptional resident care
About You
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
* Minimum 2 years of post‑graduate experience (aged care experience)
* Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership capability
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
* A positive, compassionate approach to resident‑focused care
* Willingness to embrace a regional lifestyle and community‑based living
Other Opportunities
Additional open positions include Paediatric, Special Care Nursery (SCN), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses for contract roles across regional, rural, and remote Australia.
Requirements: Current AHPRA registration, minimum 2 years recent experience in Paediatrics, SCN or NICU, flexible, reliable, and committed to providing safe, family‑centred care.
Apply Now
Send your CV directly to the contact listed in each role or click the "Apply Now" link provided.
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