Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Mzansi nurses with psychiatric experience, this one is worth a look. A Sydney mental health service has five new 2026 positions for a Mental Health Registered Nurse.
No fuss about it. You will work in inpatient units, in the community or across both. You will do psychiatric assessments under the Mental Health Act 2007. You will be part of a team that works together and keeps care compassionate and high in quality.
The employer offers visa sponsorship, and it puts a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) on the table. You need current AHPRA registration, 2-3 years in the role and a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. Ongoing training comes with the job.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality mental health care
- Work in inpatient units
- Work in community settings, or across both
- Carry out psychiatric assessments in line with the Mental Health Act 2007
- Do your part in a collaborative team
- Keep compassion central to the care you give
Requirements & Eligibility
- Current AHPRA registration plus 2-3 years on the job as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Nursing, or an equivalent qualification
- Any postgraduate qualifications you hold in mental health nursing are highly regarded
- Sound grasp of psychiatric assessments and of the Mental Health Act 2007
- Real passion for top patient care and for supporting mental health
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