Mental Health Registered Nurse - RN
Core
Provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in inpatient, community, and outreach settings for individuals with acute and chronic mental health issues.
Role type
Travel Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Evidence-based mental health interventions across regional and rural NSW facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Regional Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, medication administration, treatment plan management, risk assessment, safety planning, patient advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience in rural and remote mental health care
Technologies
NSW Health protocols
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care in acute, sub-acute, and community settings; Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention; Administer medications and manage treatment plans; Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health teams; Maintain accurate and timely documentation; Support recovery-oriented care and patient advocacy