Trauma/Critical Incidents

Trauma Critical Incidents Psychologists And So...

Location: 2000 Sydney, New South Wales | Rate: $44 - $47 annum | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Posted today

Job Description

This team is the single entry point for new referrals into the Area Mental Health Service. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires a clinician with very strong phone-based triage experience to ensure safe and effective care pathways.

About the role

• Provide recovery-oriented and trauma-informed mental health triage
• Conduct screening assessments across the lifespan
• Assess and manage risk, allocating follow-up care in line with Victorian Mental Health Triage Response categories
• Direct referrals to the most appropriate team or external provider
• Support after-hours bed management for acute admissions
• Maintain accurate documentation in MasterCare and TRAK

About you

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN3) with proven experience in mental health triage, clinical decision-making, and crisis assessment
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Must have own car and ability to travel (fuel reimbursed within VIC)

Contract details

• Rate: $ $86.89 per hour + penalties + super
• Travel: Fuel reimbursement within VIC
• Contract length: 12 weeks | ASAP start

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled RPN to bring their triage expertise to the frontline of mental health care, making a real impact in a community-focused service.

Apply now or email to express your interest and learn more.

Mental Health Registered Nurse — 2220 Hurstville, New South Wales

Location: 2220 Hurstville, New South Wales | Rate: $22 - $34 hour | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Posted 12 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
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.

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
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.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate and a skilled Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference, I would love to hear from you Please submit your CV to or call or click "Apply Now"

Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse

Location: 2000 Sydney, New South Wales | Rate: Not specified | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Posted 76 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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