Mental Health Registered Nurse

About the Role
cmr is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse (CN) to provide dedicated mental health nursing support within a psychology service. This role is ideal for a nurse who can hit the ground running, managing intake assessments and triage. You will play a critical role in client safety, risk management and care coordination, working closely with psychologists to deliver high quality mental health care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma informed intake assessments (in-person and via telehealth), including psychosocial history, mental state observations, and risk screening (suicide, self-harm, family violence).
• Formulate clinical impressions, determine urgency, assess suitability for psychology services and coordinate referral pathways.
• Escalate acute risk situations in line with clinic protocols, contacting duty clinicians, crisis services or emergency services as required.
• Manage reception duties including welcoming clients, answering enquiries, scheduling appointments and coordinating telehealth links.
• Support psychologists with documentation, care coordination and referral processes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health nursing (community, acute or private practice).
• Strong clinical assessment, triage and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to trauma informed, recovery oriented and culturally safe practice.

Highly Regarded (but not mandatory)

• Postgraduate qualification or additional formal education in mental health nursing.
• MHFA accreditation, ASIST or suicide intervention training, family violence MARAM awareness.

Why This Role is Ideal
Take ownership of a critical mental health nursing function with autonomy and support from cmr. Metro-based role with no rural, remote or interstate travel, allowing you to return home each day and maintain a healthy work life balance. Flexible employment options include fixed term contracts, short term temporary or temp to perm arrangements.Work with reputable psychology clinics and supportive multidisciplinary teams while delivering high quality care. Enjoy competitive agency rates, the potential for long-term employment, predictable hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client care.

About Us
At cmr, we’re passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are: https://www.cmr.com.au/about-us/

Work Perks
We’re proud to offer our team and contractors a range of perks, from professional support to exclusive benefits that make working with us even more rewarding: https://www.cmr.com.au/perks/

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Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.