Mental Health Registered Nurse - RN

HealthX · Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 · Full time
Posted 24d ago

Mental Health Registered Nurse - RN

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in various settings.
  • Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Administer medications and manage treatment plans according to protocols.

Job Description

Mental Health Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Murrumbidgee LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)

Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowance

Join HealthX as an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Murrumbidgee NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer competitive pay, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — perfect for RNs seeking mental health travel nurse roles across MLHD facilities.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

  • Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
  • $1600 HealthX completion bonus
  • Travel, accommodation, and meal reimbursement provided
  • 6-12 week Mental Health RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
  • Work across multiple MLHD facilities in regional and rural locations
  • Gain broad experience in diverse rural mental health settings

About the Role

As a Travel Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in inpatient, community, and outreach settings. You’ll work with individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health issues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based interventions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care to patients across acute, sub-acute, and community settings
  • Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention
  • Administer medications and manage treatment plans in accordance with NSW Health protocols
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health teams
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Support recovery-oriented care and patient advocacy

Locations – Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)

Base & Major Hospitals:

  • Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
  • Griffith Base Hospital
  • Young Health Service
  • Narrandera Health Service
  • Temora Health Service
  • Leeton Health Service
  • Deniliquin Health Service

District Health Services:

  • Cootamundra Health Service
  • Junee Health Service
  • Tumut Health Service
  • Tocumwal Multipurpose Service

Multipurpose & Community Health Services:

  • Batlow-Adelong Multipurpose Service
  • Berrigan Multipurpose Service
  • Boorowa Multipurpose Service
  • Coolamon-Ganmain Multipurpose Service
  • Culcairn Multipurpose Service
  • Gundagai Multipurpose Service
  • Hay Multipurpose Service
  • Henty Multipurpose Service
  • Hillston Multipurpose Service
  • Lockhart Multipurpose Service
  • Moulamein Community Health Centre
  • Murrumburrah-Harden Health Service
  • Urana Multipurpose Service

What you’ll need:

  • Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)

  • Minimum 1 year recent Mental Health nursing experience

  • Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic communication skills

  • Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non-sponsorship role)

About HealthX

HealthX is a trusted Australian healthcare employer specialising in regional, rural, and travel nursing contracts. We directly employ our nurses and partner with NSW Health Local Health Districts across the state.

Our travel nurses receive dedicated support, consistent contracts, and the opportunity to build rewarding careers while delivering vital mental health care in regional and rural communities.

Why choose travel nursing in Murrumbidgee LHD

  • Competitive pay and travel allowances for regional and rural work
  • Greater clinical autonomy and hands-on experience in mental health
  • Exposure to a broad range of patient presentations and complex cases
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership
  • Experience charming regional towns and rural communities while making a tangible impact in mental health services
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Skills

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Collaboration with multidisciplinary teamsCrisis interventionDocumentation skillsMedication administrationMental health nursingMental health protocols knowledgePatient advocacyPatient careRisk assessmentTherapeutic communication

Licenses & certifications

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Ahpra registration (registered nurse - division 1)Mental health nursing experience

Perks & benefits

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Completion bonusFree accommodationTravel reimbursement

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