Mental Health RN

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?  

We’re looking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members on permanent part time base contract working on Wednesday & Thursday and Fridays - Multiple positions available. 

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 Health Centre 

Amberley Health Centre, located at RAAF Base Amberley — the largest Air Force base in Australia, just 50 minutes from Brisbane. The centre delivers healthcare services to over 6,500 RAAF members and includes primary medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, and mental health care. The standard operating hours are 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this role.

What you’ll do 

• 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
• One of the following:
  • ACMHN credentialed
  • Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
  • Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
• Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting  

• 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. 

Apply now.