Mental Health Registered Nurse

Are you a committed Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

We’re seeking a Part time Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Williamtown Health Centre working Monday to Thursday, delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 
• Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting 
• Work-life balance - predictable hours  
• Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform  
• Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave  
• Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided  
• Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

About the Williamtown Health Centre
Williamtown Health Centre is located 30km north of Newcastle at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia’s premier fighter pilot training base. The base is one of the busiest in New South Wales, employing over 4500 people. The health centre provides primary medical, aviation medical, outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical services.  Standard operating hours are generally 0730-1530 Mon-Fri. 

What you’ll do

• Working Monday to Thursday
• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members  
• Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care. 
• Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions  
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount  

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Credentialing with ACMHN or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or recognised international equivalent)
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate mental health experience, including comprehensive assessments and delivery of ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’
• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule  
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)  
• Australian Citizenship required to obtain Baseline Security Clearance 
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care  

Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.  

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.