Mental Health Nurse

2 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Serco Full time
About Us

Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. Our team delivers high-quality, evidence-based mental health services to patients, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

About the Role

You will be an integral member of our experienced healthcare team, providing a range of mental health services to patients. Your responsibilities will include intake assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, and medication management. You will also provide extra support services as required, working closely with the Senior Mental Health team for your region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based treatments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and their families
  • Provide crisis intervention and risk management planning
  • Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless care delivery
  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
About Lavarack Health Centre

Lavarack Health Centre is a state-of-the-art facility located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia. Our centre provides primary medical, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to Defence members, with a 24/7 inpatient ward.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate mental health nurse to join our team. You will be a registered nurse with current unconditional and unrestricted registration in Australia, credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN), and a minimum of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-graduate experience in mental health. You will have a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and a passion for working with patients and their families.

Rewards & Benefits
  • Be part of a dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Gain access to global employee networks that promote diversity and inclusion
  • Enjoy extensive employment and growth opportunities across Serco's many contracts
  • Meaningful work supporting Defence personnel
  • Referral programs
  • Paid annual and personal leave
  • Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
  • Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists
  • Provision of uniform
  • Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program
  • Plus, ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
How to Apply

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Please ensure your resume includes start and finish dates for each role, along with employment type (e.g. casual, part-time, full-time) and hours worked per week.

You must also be an Australian Citizen in order to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance for this role.


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