Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Thinking about kerja luar negara in mental health nursing? Sydney has five new 2026 positions for a Mental Health Registered Nurse, and here is what the role involves.
You would work in inpatient units, community settings or both, with a supportive team focused on compassionate, high-quality care. A key part of the job is psychiatric assessment carried out in line with the Mental Health Act 2007, so brush up on it before an interview.
The employer offers visa sponsorship, and it includes a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) in its offer. Next step, make sure your current AHPRA registration, your Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and your 2-3 years in the role are well documented. Ongoing professional development is part of the job too.
Your CV is where all of that comes together. Show your registration, the settings you have worked in and your assessment experience clearly, then draft a practical psychiatric nurse CV with Build AI CV and keep it ready to send.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide caring, high-quality mental health care to patients
- Work in inpatient units and/or community settings
- Complete psychiatric assessments in line with the Mental Health Act 2007
- Work closely with colleagues in a collaborative team
- Keep compassion at the centre of patient care
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Mental Health Registered Nurse background of 2-3 years
- AHPRA registration, kept current
- Bachelor of Nursing, or a qualification equivalent to it
- Highly regarded extra: postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing
- Sound understanding of the steps in psychiatric assessments
- Sound understanding of what the Mental Health Act 2007 requires
- Passion for exceptional patient care and for helping people with their mental health
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