Mental Health Nurse Jobs in Sydney and Australia

Community Clients

Are you a Registered or Enrolled nurse, with mental health experience looking for job opportunities in Australia? Bower YNA can provide qualified nurses with a range of regular work with public and private hospitals, facilities and clinics throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and Regional/Rural NSW and, via its sister company, YNA, across other parts of the country.

In Australia, Mental Health nurses work within the full scope of clinical and service settings, and across urban, regional, rural and remote areas where they play a significant and vital role in the healthcare system. From in-patient facility settings to community and clinic locations, we are in need of nurses who possess the qualifications, skills and experience to provide high-quality mental health nursing care in all contexts.

What are the requirements to work as a Mental Health Nurse in Australia?

Essential Requirements:

  • Work rights in Australia (relevant and valid work visa)
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • A minimum 12 months post graduate clinical experience
  • National Criminal History Record Check clearance

and in addition, in NSW:

  • NSW Working with Children Check clearance
  • Compliance with the NSW Health vaccination and immunity policy

Overseas nurses are welcomed to apply for Bower YNA Nursing Jobs provided their qualifications are in line with Australian Standards.

Where in Australia can you find Mental Health Nursing Job Opportunities?

Servicing most areas of mental health nursing, including general, acute, PECC, aged care, Mental Health Intensive Care, rehabilitation, children and adolescents, mood and eating disorders, addictions and community, Bower YNA currently has mental health jobs across Australia in the following regions:

Sydney, New South Wales
Melbourne, Victoria
Adelaide, South Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Darwin, Northern Territory
Brisbane, Queensland

Other opportunities, including contract roles, are also frequently available in remote regional and rural areas across the country.

For those looking for mental health nursing work during a working holiday, Bower YNA can assist in sourcing opportunities to compliment your travel plans. We will assist in finding you shifts in conjunction with managing your visa restrictions to ensure you maximise your working hours between travelling. View our latest jobs below, or register with us and we’ll be in touch!

Why work with Bower YNA over other Australian Agencies?

  • Established in 1996, well respected and connected
  • Only the one agency membership needed to work around the country
  • Bower YNA has mental health nursing opportunities throughout Sydney and regional NSW (YNA covers the rest of Australia)
  • Exclusive access to shifts at large public hospitals before other agencies
  • Advanced booking, block bookings and additional ad hoc, day by day shifts available
  • Contract placements in regional and remote areas
  • Self-roster via our App, choose flexible shifts to fit in with your lifestyle
  • Bonuses and incentives apply in some cases

How to apply for Mental Health Nursing jobs with Bower YNA?

You can find out more about Mental Health Nursing job opportunities we have available at Bower YNA and apply below.

For more information contact Bower YNA using the links provided, or use the online contact form