Mental Health Nurse
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224617483
Job Description:
Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (Relocation to Melbourne, Australia)
Department: Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Ongoing
Locations: Multiple metropolitan Melbourne hospital sites
Salary:
AUD $68,541.20 - $96,808.40 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Approx. £34,300 - £48,400 per annum
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for Registered Psychiatric Nurses to relocate to Melbourne, Australia and join a progressive Mental Health & Wellbeing Service delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of mental health services, strong professional support, and clear development pathways. Employer sponsorship is available for internationally qualified nurses seeking to move to Australia.
Available Opportunities
Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit
A specialist adult acute inpatient service providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and individually tailored care for individuals experiencing severe mental ill health.
Permanent full-time and part-time roles available
Based at a major metropolitan hospital
Join a highly specialised, supportive clinical team with a strong focus on individual-centred mental health care
Mental Health Nurse Pool (Inpatient Services)
Permanent roles offering flexibility and variety across multiple inpatient units, including:
Adult Acute Units
Older Adult Inpatient Unit
Community Care Unit
Rehabilitation Unit
Specialist inpatient mental health services
Pool roles provide job security alongside diverse clinical exposure, helping nurses build broad experience while maintaining work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-focused mental health nursing care
Build therapeutic relationships with individuals and their support networks
Conduct assessments and implement evidence-based interventions
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Uphold legislation, policies and best practice standards
Contribute to service improvement and clinical excellence
About You
Registration as a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing
Minimum 24 months UK experience in a mental health clinical setting (inpatient and/or community)
Strong understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care
Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2022
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work rotating rosters including nights
Willingness to work across multiple hospital sites
Commitment to professional development and reflective practice
Why Relocate for This Role
Employer-sponsored international relocation
Permanent employment with flexible working options
Exposure to a wide range of mental health services
Strong learning, development and career progression pathways
Opportunity to live and work in Melbourne, one of the world's most liveable cities
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
