Registered Nurse | inpatient Mental health

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more.

We are seeking dedicated nurses for a minimum 10- 12-week contract across Coastal NSW locations. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Clinical Environments: Broaden your experience across multiple mental health settings.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy coastal living while maintaining a rewarding career.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth: Strengthen your clinical skills and expand your expertise.
• Lifestyle Opportunity: Experience the best of Coastal NSW living while doing meaningful work.
• Supportive Employer: Join a team that supports and values you every step of the way.

The Opportunity

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll have the opportunity to work across a range of meaningful roles within Coastal NSW mental health services. From community outreach to acute interventions, you will provide critical support and care across:

Acute Mental Health
Work in fast-paced acute environments managing mental health crises, stabilising patients, and collaborating with emergency services. Your crisis intervention skills will play a vital role in high-pressure situations.

Inpatient Mental Health Units
Provide consistent and supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. Responsibilities include daily assessments, medication administration, and working alongside multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery.

Community Mental Health
Deliver vital care in community settings through case management, comprehensive mental health assessments, and collaborative care planning. Build meaningful relationships with clients and support them throughout their recovery journey.

Each role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while expanding your clinical experience across mental health care.

Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health nursing, particularly in case management
• Communication: Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Driver’s Licence: Current valid licence for community-based roles
• Flexibility: Willingness to commit to 10-12-week locum contracts within Coastal NSW

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you're an experienced Mental Health RN looking to broaden your skills while enjoying Coastal NSW living, we would love to hear from you.

amy.merenda@cmr.com.au
0483 913 043

Take the next step in your locum career with CMR.