Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Straight to it. Melbourne wants mental health nurses who know their work, and six roles are on the table for 2026 for Mental Health Registered Nurses and Mental Health Clinicians.
You will be on inpatient units, out in community settings, or both. Psychiatric assessments are part of the job. The team works as one and keeps care compassionate, and there is regular training for mental health nurses.
Visa sponsorship is available here, with a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186). If you are ready to take your Mzansi nursing experience further, this is worth a look.
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Key Responsibilities
- Give high-quality mental health nursing care
- Work on inpatient units, in the community, or both
- Handle psychiatric assessments
- Pull your weight in a collaborative team that keeps care compassionate
- Support patients with their mental health
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2-3 years on the job as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Real passion for exceptional patient care and mental health support
- Current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing are highly regarded
- Excellent understanding of psychiatric assessments and the Mental Health Act 2022
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