176 Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Australia

At cmr, we connect passionate healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across Australia. We are seeking experienced Community Mental Health Nurses - Clinical Nurses & Clinical Nurse Consultants to work in regional and remote locations, delivering essential mental health services to diverse communities.

This is your chance to travel Australia, expand your professional skills, and make a difference-all while enjoying competitive pay, accommodation support and flexibility.

The Details:

• Contract Length: Minimum 12-week commitment
• Start Dates: Flexible - work when it suits you
• Locations: Various regional and remote communities across Australia
• Benefits: Excellent hourly rates, travel & accommodation assistance, and ongoing support

Your Role:

• Case Management: Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and support clients on their recovery journey.
• Community-Based Care: Provide mental health services in home, clinical, and community settings.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate support to individuals in distress, ensuring safety and stability.
• Collaborative Approach: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care providers.
• Advocacy & Support: Educate clients and their families, connecting them with resources for long-term care.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in mental health case management
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse / Clinical Nurse Consultant)
• Ability to work autonomously in regional & remote settings
• Passion for delivering high-quality mental health care to diverse communities

Why Choose CMR?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Your expertise is valued, and we reward it accordingly
• Flexible Work & Adventure - Choose contracts that suit your lifestyle while exploring new places
• Full Support - Our team is with you every step of the way, from placement to ongoing assistance
• Career Growth - Work in unique settings that enhance your skills and professional experience

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Make a real impact while exploring Australia.

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.

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 0483 935 317 or click "Apply Now"

Are you a passionate Mental Health Clincal Nurse looking for meaningful work without sacrificing your lifestyle?

cmr is offering rewarding contract opportunities across the beautiful Darling Downs region for experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurses. With roles available in both Adult Community and Child & Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), this is your chance to truly make a difference while keeping your weekends free and potentially finishing early on Fridays!

• Case management in a community mental health setting

• Intake, triage & comprehensive MH assessments

• Care planning & evidence-based interventions

• Multidisciplinary teamwork using CIMHA

What You'll Get:

• Up to $78/hr (based on experience)

• Free shared accommodation provided

• $200 fuel reimbursement each way

• Monday to Friday only - enjoy full weekends off

• Opportunity to finish early on Fridays for a head start on your weekend

• Choose from Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe or Warwick.

Whether you're craving wide open spaces or a refreshing change of pace, these roles offer a blend of clinical challenge and country calm - all without sacrificing your Brisbane-based lifestyle.

At cmr we connect dedicated healthcare professionals with regional and remote communities across Australia. We pride ourselves on personalised service, genuine support and long-term partnerships with our nurses and clients. When you work with us, you're not just a placement - you're part of our team.

Not the right location for you? We have mental health contract opportunities Australia-wide - reach out and we'll help you find the perfect fit.

• Minimum 5 years experience in mental health

• CIMHA experience essential

• Full AHPRA registration

• Must have own car

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:

• Intake & Triage: 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 2 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• 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 or CN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now or call me on 0483 913 043 and take your next career adventure with cmr.

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:

• Intake & Triage: 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 2 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• 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 or CN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now or call me on 0483 913 043 and take your next career adventure with cmr.

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 $90 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.
• 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, particularly in case management.
• 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.

Email:

Contact Number: 0482 089 796

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.