Mental Health Registered NurseSerco · Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Mental Health Registered Nurse

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-01 Townsville, Queensland, Australia Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,250–A$8,750/mo

About the Company

Are you a committed Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting We're seeking a Full time Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Lavarack Health Centre, delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Enjoy working Monday to Friday 0730-1600, supportive colleagues, and an environment that values empathy, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Located at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville - Australia's largest Army base - the Health Centre provides comprehensive healthcare to approximately 8,000 Defence members. The facility includes primary medical care, mental health, underwater medicine, surgical outpatient services, dental, physiotherapy, pharmacy services, and a 24/7 low-dependency inpatient ward. Standard operating hours are Monday-Friday, 0700-1630, allowing for strong work-life balance. Serco supports more than 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific, delivering essential public services across defence, health, justice, and more. In partnership with Bupa, we deliver high-quality on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. Our values - Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride - guide everything we do. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disability. Employee Networks are available to support belonging, inclusion, and connection. If you're ready to make a positive impact, click Apply Now to submit your application. Please ensure your resume includes employment dates, hours worked, and contract types. For a confidential discussion, contact Sarah at [email protected].

Responsibilities

  • ● Conduct mental health intake and risk assessments
  • ● Support case formulation and evidence-based treatment planning
  • ● Contribute to care coordination for Defence members
  • ● Assist with group psychoeducation and ongoing mental health programs
  • ● Provide compassionate, person-centred mental health nursing care
  • ● 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'
  • ● Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
  • ● Recent CPD, including at least 10 hours in mental health
  • ● Familiarity with state/territory policies, national standards, and the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (preferred)
  • ● Impeccable integrity, empathy, and commitment to ethical, patient-centred care