SNSW – Mental Health RN – Wagga Health Centre

Full Time, Monday to Thursday 8 hours and Friday 5 hours

Are you a passionate Mental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique Primary healthcare setting ?

We’re looking for Mental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.

What’s on offer

Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates

Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting

Work-life balance - predictable hours

Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform

Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave

Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided

Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

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About Wagga Health Centre

The Wagga Health Centre is located at RAAF Base Wagga at Forest Hill, SE of Wagga Wagga and has been an integral part of the community since 1940. Known as the “Home of the Airman”, it houses the RAAF schools of Technical Training, Administration & Logistics and Postgraduate Studies. Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka. Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

What you’ll do

Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members

Conducting fitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.

Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions

Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment where patient wellness is paramount

What you bring

Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

One of the following:

ACMHN credentialed

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse

Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five years in mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting

Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule

Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)

Australian Citizenship required  to obtain Baseline Security Clearance

Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care

Who we are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.