Registered Nurse- Mental Health

Job title : Registered Nurse- Mental Health
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1560660
Sharp & Carter Healthcare is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced  Registered Nurse- Mental Health to make a meaningful impact in a correctional prison setting.

Permanent Role: Full-time hours/ Long term stability/ Career Growth opportunities

About this Role: As a Registered Nurse in a correctional facility, you will deliver high-quality mental health care, ensuring the wellbeing of individuals in a secure environment. This role requires a compassionate, patient-centered approach, balancing clinical expertise with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide mental health assessments and interventions for individuals in custody.
  • Develop and implement care plans, ensuring holistic treatment.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to manage complex cases.
  • Monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols within the facility.

Key Requirements:
  • Need to have Post Graduate qualification in Mental Health
  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
  • Experience in mental health nursing, with strong clinical skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a correctional setting.

What's on Offer:
  • Base salary $100,000 per annum + Super + shift loading
  • Unique experience working in correctional environment
  • Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and patient-centered care.

How to apply:
To apply or to have confidential discussion, please contact Pooja Subedi.
Phone: 0407 349 851
Email: PSubedi@sharpandcarter.com.au

Don’t miss this opportunity to lead with purpose and shape the future of patient care!