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• Job posted on: 14th Aug 2026
• Sydney > Villawood
• Part Time, Full Time
• Mental Health and Counselling, Multiculturalism and Diversity, Legal and Human Rights, Nursing
• Business/Private Sector
• Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm (flexible) day shifts only
• Full-Time & Part-Time positions available
• $4K Sign-on Bonus

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, immunisations, 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.

We’re offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus for compassionate and experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use challenges while ensuring a safe and supportive setting, within a primary care framework.

Job Description

• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates*

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality, and safe mental health care. You will be responsible for conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing care plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and monitoring the mental health and wellbeing of individuals in detention.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide a wide range of mental health services, including crisis intervention, risk assessments, medication administration, psychoeducation, and support for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role focuses on delivering compassionate and trauma-informed care that respects the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of detainees, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment.

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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in mental health (non-telehealth) plus a post-graduate qualification in mental health. or,

You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse without a post-graduate qualification.

You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:

• $4,000 Sign-On On Bonus*
• Paid birthday leave
• Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
• Free onsite parking
• Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your evenings and weekends
• Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health
• Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
• Access ongoing training, clinical supervision and career development opportunities

next steps

To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care apply for a role with us today. Please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application.

If you have any questions, please contact Renata Lage on [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurses - Mental Health enquiry via or 0477 871 590.

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

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