181 Visiting Nurse jobs in Australia

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 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 and take your next career adventure with cmr.

Registered Nurse - MENTAL HEALTH

About the Opportunity

Join a regional health service delivering essential mental health care across inpatient and community settings in beautiful South Australia. You'll be based in supportive, team-focused environments with locations including Berri and nearby towns. Free housing for up to 6 months is available, and the community is ideal for individuals or families seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Immediate start available.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in mental health nursing (inpatient or community)
• Current practicing certificate in Mental Health (Post Graduate in Mental Health)
• Full working rights in Australia - SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
• Valid driver's licence and access to a car or at least the intention to acquire these

Desirable:

• 3+ years post-reg (for Clinical Nurse level)
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Regional/rural health experience

Benefits

• Salary: $74,831 - $10,497 + super (based on experience level) + salary packaging
• Free accommodation up to 6 months - family homes available
• Relocation assistance (up to 13,500)
• Streamlined onboarding process (approx. 2 weeks)
• Sponsorship pathway available for AHPRA - registered international nurses
• Support from local real estate contacts to secure longer-term housing

About the Company/Culture

This SA-based public health service is passionate about bringing high-quality care to rural and remote areas. With a strong focus on mental health, recognised for their leadership in regional mental health care, they foster a strong team culture grounded in collaboration, integrity, and clinical excellence, committed to long-term workforce development. Their communities are vibrant, sports-loving and family-friendly with beautiful natural surrounds.

If you are a compassionate and a skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make a real difference. Please submit your CV to or call or click "Apply Now"

CMR is seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses for 12-week (or longer) locum contracts across Australia, with a strong influx of opportunities currently in regional Queensland and South Australia. This is your chance to expand your skills, make a meaningful impact and explore new communities, all while enjoying excellent pay, flexibility, and support.

• Australia-Wide Opportunities: Work in regional, rural, and remote locations across multiple states.

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Choose contracts that fit your lifestyle while experiencing new environments.

• Competitive Remuneration: Earn up to $90 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.

• Professional Development: Broaden your experience across community, inpatient, acute, and crisis settings.

• Lifestyle & Adventure: Discover stunning regional landscapes, enjoy a change of scenery, and return home when you want.

• Supportive Employer: Receive ongoing guidance and assistance to make your locum experience seamless.

As a Locum Mental Health RN with cmr, you will provide critical support across diverse mental health settings:

• Community Mental Health: Case management, assessments, care planning, and recovery-focused support.

• Inpatient Units: Deliver consistent care, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Acute & Crisis Services: Respond to urgent mental health situations, stabilise patients, and coordinate with emergency services.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while gaining broad clinical experience in dynamic and varied environments.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mental health nursing, with case management experience preferred

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Valid driver's licence for regional and remote roles

• Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional or remote locations for at least 12 weeks

If you are an experienced Mental Health RN ready to embrace a rewarding locum role, explore new regions, and contribute to vital mental health services, apply now with CMR. With high demand across Queensland and South Australia , there has never been a better time to start your next career adventure.

Contract: ASAP start - 8 weeks
Rate: $78.73 per hour + penalties + super
Accommodation: Free shared housing provided
Travel: $00 fuel reimbursement each way

Looking for a contract close to Brisbane where you can enjoy both career and lifestyle? We're seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Mental Health Team in the beautiful Darling Downs region - known for its rolling farmland, fresh local produce and relaxed country lifestyle. Just a few hours from Brisbane, it's the perfect location to head home on weekends while still making a real impact during the week.

This community-based role is primarily within Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH), with the flexibility to support the Adult Mental Health service as required. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering recovery-focused care.

• Manage a caseload within a community setting

• Provide intake, triage and comprehensive mental health assessments

• Develop and implement collaborative care plans with consumers, families and carers

• Undertake risk assessments, case management and recovery-focused practice

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

• Solid experience in community mental health, case management and risk assessment

• CIMHA experience is essential

• Must have your own car to drive to contract

• Competitive pay - 78.73 per hour + super

• Free shared accommodation

• 200 fuel reimbursement each way

• Live and work in the Darling Downs - enjoy stunning countryside, fresh produce and a relaxed lifestyle

• Close to Brisbane - easy to head home on weekends

If you're looking for a rewarding contract with great benefits and the chance to enjoy one of Queensland's most beautiful regions, this is the role for you.

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.

• 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

• 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)

• Rate: $80.23 - $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.

Clinical Nurse - Forensic Mental Health | Central QLD

Join us as a Clinical Nurse in Forensic Mental Health and make a real impact in Central Queensland. This short-term contract (with opportunities for ongoing roles) involves providing specialist nursing care to clients with complex mental health needs across community and custodial settings.

You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery-oriented care, mentoring colleagues and contributing to safe, trauma-informed practice. This role offers professional growth, meaningful work, and the chance to be part of a supportive regional health team.

Why join CMR?

• Gain experience in forensic mental health and build your professional portfolio

• Flexible short-term contracts with potential for ongoing work

• Work in a collaborative, dynamic environment in regional Queensland

Requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as a RN

• Experience in forensic or mental health nursing

• Current driver's licence and general criminal history check

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

If you're ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and availability to

Make a real impact while exploring Australia apply now!

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

Apply Today!
If you're ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and availability to

Make a real impact while exploring Australia.