Mental Health Registered Nurse
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Kabayan, if mental health nursing is your calling, Sydney has five new 2026 positions for a Mental Health Registered Nurse. The role takes you into inpatient units, community settings or a mix of both, alongside a supportive team that puts compassion at the centre of its care.
Your days would include psychiatric assessments carried out under the Mental Health Act 2007 and hands-on care for patients who need steady, skilled support. The employer also invests in ongoing training and professional development for its mental health nurses.
Here is the encouraging part. Visa sponsorship is available, and the employer offers a pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186). To be considered, you will need current AHPRA registration, a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and 2-3 years in the role.
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Key Responsibilities
- Care for patients with skill, warmth and high-quality mental health support
- Work in inpatient units and/or out in community settings
- Carry out psychiatric assessments according to the Mental Health Act 2007
- Be an active member of a collaborative team
- Help the team keep its care compassionate
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2-3 years of experience in a Mental Health Registered Nurse role
- Current AHPRA registration
- A Bachelor of Nursing or another equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing, which are highly regarded
- A sound understanding of psychiatric assessments
- A sound understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007
- A passion for giving exceptional patient care and mental health support
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