Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Do you work in mental health nursing? Sydney has five new 2026 positions for a Mental Health Registered Nurse. You may work in an inpatient unit, in the community, or in both.
The team is supportive and works closely together. They give caring, high-quality mental health care. You will do psychiatric assessments, and these follow the Mental Health Act 2007. You also get ongoing training to grow your skills.
Good news for applicants from Indonesia and everywhere else. The employer offers visa sponsorship. There is also a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), as the employer describes it. You need current AHPRA registration, a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and 2-3 years of experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Give high-quality mental health care
- Work in inpatient units
- Work in community settings, or in both
- Do psychiatric assessments under the Mental Health Act 2007
- Work well with a collaborative team
- Show compassion in your care
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2-3 years of experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Current AHPRA registration
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing are highly regarded
- Sound understanding of psychiatric assessments
- Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007
- A passion for exceptional patient care and supporting mental health
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