Registered Nurse - Mental Health

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.

About the role:

• 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

About you:

• 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)

Contract details:

• 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 - amy.mortimer@cmr.com.au to express your interest and learn more.