Drug & Alcohol Intake Clinician - Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (Idas)

Drug Alcohol Intake Clinician – Illawarra Drug Alcohol Service (IDAS)

Location: 2480 Lismore, New South Wales

Salary: $24 - $35 hour

Employer: Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Posted: 17 days ago

Job Description

Join the Acute Care Mental Health Team, delivering urgent mental health assessments, risk management, brief interventions and coordinated referrals for adults in crisis. Work within a collaborative team committed to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

• Conduct mental health assessments & crisis interventions
• Collaborate with stakeholders for care & discharge planning
• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic support

Experience

• Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Counsellor (AHPRA/AASW registration as applicable)
• Experience in acute or community mental health
• Strong crisis assessment & intervention skills
• Valid NSW driver's licence
• NSW Working With Children Check

12-week contract with potential extension

• Daily meal allowance
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Travel and accommodation support available

Apply now

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Mental Health Registered Nurse – Hurstville

Location: 2220 Hurstville, New South Wales

Salary: $22 - $34 hour

Employer: Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Posted: 11 days ago

Job Description

Permanent

About the Opportunity

As a Mental Health RN, you will:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with acute and chronic mental health needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care.
• Support patients and families in decision-making, advocacy, and discharge planning.
• Supervise and mentor ENs and AINs where required.
• Contribute to clinical quality, safety, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear and confident communication, particularly when discussing risks and patient safety.

Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years' mental health nursing experience.
• Strong clinical and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a private hospital setting, with professionalism and teamwork.
• Experience in drug and alcohol nursing.
• Confidence in patient advocacy and communicating risks.
• Permanent, full-time nursing positions (no casual or contract work).
• Salary aligned with experience under Level 1.4 RN classification.
• Convenient location - 2 mins walk from Hurstville Station.
• Discounted staff parking ($5/day).
• Opportunity to join a growing mental health hospital with expansion plans.

About the Location/Team

This is a reputable private mental health hospital located in Hurstville, providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. The hospital is expanding capacity to meet patient demand, including new beds dedicated to drug and alcohol services. The focus is on delivering safe, evidence-based care in a supportive team environment.

About the Opportunity

As a Mental Health RN, you will:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with acute and chronic mental health needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care.
• Support patients and families in decision-making, advocacy, and discharge planning.
• Supervise and mentor ENs and AINs where required.
• Contribute to clinical quality, safety, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear and confident communication, particularly when discussing risks and patient safety.

Essential

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 3 years' mental health nursing experience.
• Strong clinical and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a private hospital setting, with professionalism and teamwork.

Desirable

• Experience in drug and alcohol nursing.
• Previous private mental health hospital experience.
• Confidence in patient advocacy and communicating risks.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time nursing positions (no casual or contract work).
• Salary aligned with experience under Level 1.4 RN classification.
• Convenient location - 2 mins walk from Hurstville Station.
• Discounted staff parking ($5/day).
• Opportunity to join a growing mental health hospital with expansion plans.

About the Location/Team

This is a reputable private mental health hospital located in Hurstville, providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. The hospital is expanding capacity to meet patient demand, including new beds dedicated to drug and alcohol services. The focus is on delivering safe, evidence-based care in a supportive team environment.

Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse

Location: 2000 Sydney, New South Wales

Salary: $33 - $48 hour

Employer: Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Posted: 75 days ago

Job Description

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a minimum 12-week contract in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you''ll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments: Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $87 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration: Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer: Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with CMR, you''ll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia''s mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you''ll provide critical support and care in:

• Acute Mental Health: Work in fast-paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services. Use your crisis intervention skills to make a rapid impact during high-pressure situations.
• Inpatient Units: Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You''ll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
• Community Mental Health: Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning. Your work in community settings allows you to build deeper connections, empower clients, and support them through their recovery journey.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Qualifications: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Transportation: A valid driver''s license for regional and remote roles.
• Flexibility: Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

Are You Ready? If you''re a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia''s vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

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