Mental health work is about working in partnership with people and ultimately making a difference to the quality of their lives.
Mental health nursing is a specialised field of nursing whose main focus is on a person's subjective experiences. Mental health nursing's primary tool to understand a patient's inner world is the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Mental health nursing focuses on the mind of the patient with mental illness and problems, and how they relate about themselves and the world. Mental health nurses work in collaborative arrangement with patients including promotion of:
Specialist mental health nurses may also undertake additional training in specific therapies, such as couple and family therapy. In general, mental health services are normally part of a broad network of health services with strong links to general hospitals and community health services.
In general, mental health nurses are in high demand throughout all countries in which integrated mental health services are available.
You can view the latest jobs available for nurses in mental health on Global Medical Careers below.
If you're considering a change or a new career in Private Psychiatry while retaining job security through employed arrangements, we have opportunities for you.
Aurora Healthcare, Australia’s leading private mental health private hospital operators are seeking several full-time Psychiatrists to work in employment arrangements at Townsville Private Clinic.
About us: Our community care teams provide mental health assessment and treatment services to people who are affected by mental illness. We provide mental health services to adults, children and young people under 18 years of age with serious mental health issues. About the role: To deliver a high-l ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health – Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. See link - Queensland Health - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) Your opportunity In the South West, Adult M ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (Mental Health - Inpatient Unit Waratah) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wale ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/nwhhs ) Unique locations Friendly communities Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives Permanent full-time. This role will provide intake, mental health assessment, case management and counselling to children and youth. Wo ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Mental Health - Crisis Stabilisation Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales regi ...
About us: Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult patients of the Central We ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for an Environmental Health Officer – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will D ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to develop, lead and sustain a state-wide Mental Health Evaluation Research Unit at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR). The Research stream provides mental health evaluation research services to Queensland Health's Mental Health and Ot ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wal ...
About the role This role will act as a single point of contact for Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) senior medical recruitment to provide high level support for all medical staff recruitment and appointment processes across MNMH. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the ...
Working closely with the executive leadership team, the Director plays a key role in planning processes and ensures delivery of strategic initiatives that optimise services, drives strategy and ensures that all functions are supported by appropriate policy, professional standards and good governance ...
About the role Provide clinical leadership and clinical governance to the Forensic and Secure Services, Mental Health and Specialised Services including the High Security Inpatient Service, Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit, Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Prison Mental H ...
This role is eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and O ...
INTERNATIONAL ALLIED HEALTH TALENT POOL QUEENSLAND HEALTH ANZSCO CODES: Psychologists – 272311 (Includes: Forensic, Health and Neuropsychologist) Physiotherapists – 252511 Pharmacists – 251511 Podiatrists – 252611 Dietitians – 251111 Nutritionists – 251112 Social Workers – 272511 Occupational Therap ...
Casual Registered Nurses are wanted to join our casual staffing pool located in NSW
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...
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Health Workers who take up employment with Queensland Health from intrastate, interstate or overseas may be eligible for incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) ...
About the role The registered nurse supports excellence in nursing care and patient outcomes, is a competent clinician who provides mental health nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising access to care services. The registered nurse works in partnership with the multidiscipli ...
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is one of excellence… to emerge the leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia. About your opportunity The Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team (MIRT) is a highly flexible and responsive recovery orientated multidisciplinary ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. What's on offer? Permanent part-time position, 38 hours per fortnight. Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker Remuneration package of up to $66 ...
Role details The Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications for an Operations Support Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Descri ...
About us: The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to the residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with ...
Role details The Operational Services at the Moranbah Hospital is seeking applications for a Groundsperson to join their team on a permanent basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity Ensure a clean, safe an ...
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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Your opportunity: Provide intentional Peer Support and model self defined recovery strategies that support the assessment, intervention and referral of consumers admitted to an acute adult inpatient ward. Provide co ...
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...