Mental Health Nurse
Core
Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, care planning, and clinical interventions to support individuals facing substance use challenges within an immigration detention setting.
Role type
Senior Mental Health Nurse (Clinical IC)
Builds
Person-centred, trauma-informed care plans and health outcomes for detainees
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Immigration Detention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
AHPRA registration (General, unrestricted), 5+ years clinical experience in mental health, postgraduate qualification in mental health, critical thinking, prioritisation, medication administration, wound care, health education
Preferred skills
Experience in operational non-telehealth settings, ability to work independently and collaboratively
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive health and mental health assessments, create and evaluate care plans, administer medications, perform wound care and immunisations, provide health education
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC