Mental Health Registered Nurse RN

Job Description

Mental Health Travel Nurse Jobs Registered Nurse (RN) Regional NSW Contracts

Up to $56.20/hr super allowances Travel nurse benefits included Accommodation provided Short-term regional contracts

HealthX is recruiting Mental Health Registered Nurses (RNs)for regional NSW mental health contracts. These travel nursing roles offer excellent hourly rates fully supported travel accommodation and daily allowances and the opportunity to work across diverse rural and regional mental health services in New South Wales.

Why youll love this opportunity

• Up to $56.20 per hour (AM) super shift penalties

• Travel nurse package included travel accommodation & daily reimbursement

• 612 week travel nurse contracts with potential extensions

• Work as a mental health travel nurse across rural and regional NSW

• Gain experience in acute inpatient community and hospital-based mental health services

• Increased autonomy variety and professional growth

• HealthX Bonus $1600 upon completion of 300 hours

About the Role

As a Mental Health Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse) you will provide high-quality recovery-oriented mental health care across regional and rural NSW health services. These contracts are ideal for nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Australia offering flexibility strong clinical exposure and the support of an experienced agency partner.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver safe therapeutic and recovery-focused mental health nursing care

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments

• Manage acute behavioural disturbances using least-restrictive and trauma-informed practices

• Administer and monitor psychotropic and mental health medications

• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and discharge planning

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with NSW Health policies

• Work collaboratively with medical officers allied health and community services

Locations Regional New South Wales

Travel Mental Health RN contracts available across regional and rural NSW including inpatient mental health units community mental health services and hospital-based programs.
(Flexibility to work across multiple sites is highly valued for travel nurses.)

What youll need

• Current AHPRA Registration Registered Nurse (Division 1)

• Minimum 1 year recent Mental Health nursing experience

• Experience in acute inpatient community or ED mental health settings (preferred)

• PMVA / MAPA or equivalent (highly desirable for travel roles)

• Strong communication de-escalation and clinical assessment skills

• Australian working rights (non-sponsorship position due to contract timeframe)