Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Experienced in psychiatric nursing and ready for Sydney? A mental health service there is filling five new 2026 positions, and this Mental Health Registered Nurse role is one of them.
The work is clear. You assess patients under the Mental Health Act 2007, deliver high-quality care and move between inpatient units and community settings as part of a collaborative team. Compassion sits at the heart of how the team works, and ongoing professional development is built in.
Here are the facts that matter. The employer offers visa sponsorship, with a pathway to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) as part of the offer. You must hold current AHPRA registration and have 2-3 years of experience in the role, plus a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients in line with the Mental Health Act 2007
- Deliver high-quality mental health care across inpatient units and/or community settings
- Work within a collaborative team that puts compassionate care first
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2-3 years' experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Current AHPRA registration
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification, with postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing highly regarded
- Sound knowledge of psychiatric assessments and the Mental Health Act 2007
- Passion for exceptional patient care and for mental health support
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