Mental Health RN Team Leader (0.4 FTE

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees

Job Description

Part-time (0.4 FTE): Monday to Friday, 0800am – 1600pm

As a Registered Nurse Team Leader, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred primary healthcare services. You will lead by example, supporting your team while maintaining a hands-on clinical role within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment..

Day to day!

This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical care and will see you actively involved in

• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary mental health team
• Conducting mental state examinations, risk assessments, and crisis interventions
• Supporting care coordination and medication management
• Facilitating case reviews, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Managing operational matters including rostering, resources, and reporting
• Supporting staff development, training, and professional growth
• Lets talk about you!
• To be successful in this role, you will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with strong clinical and leadership experience.

You will have either

A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Registered Nurse working within the mental health sector, including experience in a Team Leader or senior nursing leadership role, plus a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health

A minimum of seven (7) years' experience as a Registered Nurse working within the mental health sector, including experience in a Team Leader or senior nursing leadership role, without a postgraduate qualification.

You will have demonstrated leadership experience within mental health services, along with strong clinical skills in assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention. You thrive in fast-paced and complex environments, with the ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a calm and professional approach. Your excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills enable you to build strong working relationships and deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

Experience within correctional health, detention, forensic mental health, AOD, or other high-acuity settings will be highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Health Insurance Discount: A 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance.

Extra Leave: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to relax and celebrate.

Salary Packaging: Access to novated leasing and other benefits through Smartgroup.

Free onsite car parking!

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Renata Lage on [email hidden — sign in]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.