Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Five 2026 openings in Sydney cover mental health nursing and clinician work in inpatient units and/or the community. The healthcare team focuses on compassionate care, combining clinical assessments with collaborative patient support. Applicants need the nursing background and understanding of psychiatric assessment set out below.
Visa sponsorship is available, with a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
Use an English CV to show your AHPRA registration and mental health nursing experience. Explain your inpatient or community work and assessment knowledge when you develop a CV around mental health nursing practice, including relevant postgraduate qualifications. Distinguish your assessment responsibilities from the care delivered by the wider multidisciplinary team. Brief descriptions of inpatient or community practice help the reader understand the setting behind your experience. Explain how you communicated with patients and colleagues during assessments and follow-up care. A clear account of your own contribution makes the clinical setting and your responsibilities easier to understand.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mental health nursing to a high standard, covering inpatient units and/or community practice.
- Undertake psychiatric assessments in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2007 and collaborate with colleagues to provide compassionate care.
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2-3 years working as a Mental Health Registered Nurse, with Current AHPRA registration.
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification; postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing are highly regarded.
- Sound understanding of psychiatric assessments and the Mental Health Act 2007.
- A passion for exceptional patient care and mental health support.
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