Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Five new positions have opened in Sydney in 2026 for Mental Health Registered Nurses and Mental Health Clinicians. Staff work in inpatient units and/or community settings as part of a close, supportive team, delivering compassionate, high-quality care to people with mental health needs.
Employer visa sponsorship is on offer, along with a pathway to permanent residency via the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186). The nursing brief calls for 2-3 years of experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse, current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent qualification. Postgraduate study in mental health nursing is highly regarded.
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Key Responsibilities
- Care for people with mental health needs, in inpatient units and/or in the community
- Conduct psychiatric assessments that follow the Mental Health Act 2007
- Work closely with colleagues as a collaborative team centred on compassionate care
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2-3 years of experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Current AHPRA registration plus a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate study in mental health nursing is highly regarded
- Understands psychiatric assessments well, including the Mental Health Act 2007
- A passion for outstanding patient care and for supporting mental health
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