This team is the single entry point for current referrals into the Area Mental Health Service. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires a clinician with very strong phone-based triage experience to ensure safe and effective care pathways.
About the role:
- Provide recovery-oriented and trauma-informed mental health triage
- Conduct screening assessments across the lifespan
- Assess and manage risk, allocating follow-up care in line with Victorian Mental Health Triage Response categories
- Direct referrals to the most appropriate team or external provider
- Support after-hours bed management for acute admissions
- Maintain accurate documentation in MasterCare and TRAK
About you:
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN3) with proven experience in mental health triage, clinical decision-making, and crisis assessment
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Must have own car and ability to travel (fuel reimbursed within VIC)
Contract details:
- Rate: $80.23 - $86.89 per hour + penalties + super
- Travel: Fuel reimbursement within VIC
- Contract length: 12 weeks | ASAP start
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled RPN to bring their triage expertise to the frontline of mental health care, making a real impact in a community-focused service.
Apply now or email - ************@cmr.com.au to express your interest and learn more.
📌 Registered Nurse - Mental Health
🏢 Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
📍 Sydney