Registered nurse - Mental health Inpatient Unit

Medacs Healthcare is seeking passionate and experienced Mental Health Inpatient Registered Nurses for rewarding contract opportunities across regional and remote Australia.

We have roles available across a variety of inpatient settings, including:

• Acute Mental Health Units

• High Dependency Units (HDU)

• Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)

• Sub‑Acute / Step‑Up Step‑Down Units

• Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Services

• Specialised Mental Health Inpatient Programs

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical expertise, earn excellent contract rates, or explore a new part of Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

• Competitive contract rates aligned with state health awards

• Accommodation provided

• Domestic travel provided

• Meal allowances available in select locations

• Flexible contract lengths to suit your lifestyle

• Opportunities to extend or move between sites

• Dedicated Mental Health recruitment team supporting you throughout your assignment

• Work‑life balance while experiencing regional and remote Australia

As a Mental Health Inpatient RN, you'll join multidisciplinary teams delivering high‑quality, recovery‑focused care to consumers experiencing acute and complex mental health presentations.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Mental state examinations and risk assessments

• Care planning, implementation and evaluation

• Medication administration and monitoring

• Crisis intervention, de‑escalation and behavioural support

• Trauma‑informed, consumer‑centred care

• Collaborative work with medical, nursing and allied health teams

• Accurate clinical documentation and case notes

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum 2 years recent Mental Health Inpatient experience

• Experience in acute, HDU, PICU, sub‑acute or older persons MH

• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Relevant state‑based clearances as required

• Full Australian working rights

• Current driver's licence desirable for certain locations

Mental Health Nurses play a vital role in regional communities where specialist services are needed most.

These contracts offer the opportunity to:

• Build advanced clinical skills across diverse inpatient settings

• Work with a wide range of mental health presentations

• Gain valuable rural and remote experience

• Increase your earning potential

• Explore some of Australia's most unique and beautiful locations

If you're passionate about delivering high‑quality mental health care and ready for your next adventure, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Get in touch with Sian today. 📞 0439 052 *** | ✉️ ***********@medacs.com