Description of the job
Mental Health Nurse – Child & Adolescent Focus
Location: Darwin, NT
Salary: $80,000 – $121,000 + super + additional benefits
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: ASAP – you could be in your new role within weeks
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join a well-established organisation in Darwin. This role focuses on providing high-quality mental health support to children and adolescents, working as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
- Deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Develop and implement individual care plans
- Liaise with families, carers, and community services
- Work closely with other health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in mental health nursing, ideally with children/adolescents
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care
- Competitive salary: $80,000 – $121,000 + super + benefits
- Full-time, permanent role with stable hours
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
- Supportive team and professional development opportunities
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Write to the company
0862443339
International candidates are welcome to apply via SEEK, Jora, and Adzuna. However, sponsorship is not available for this position. You will require a valid working visa. To further explore your options, please visit: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder