Mental health nurse jobs in Brisbane

There are different pathways to become a credentialed mental health nurse in Brisbane. One of the most common ways would be to complete an undergraduate degree in nursing. On completion of your degree, you will need to undertake further studies to qualify as a mental health nurse. 

Some mental health nurses may choose to undertake additional training in specialist areas such as: 

Once you have obtained a Masters in Mental Health Nursing or a postgraduate diploma in the same field, you will be qualified to practice as a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse.  

Pulse Staffing is committed to matching you with a mental health nursing role that best fits your skills and requirements. We partner with reputable Brisbane-based organisations, both private and public, to give you access to exclusive jobs you won’t find anywhere else. To be one of the first to hear about these roles register today and start your journey with us.   

Pulse Staffing has vacancies covering all of the country which means you have access to mental health nurse roles in Sydney, Melbourne and parts of Western Australia. 

Additionally, we offer roles in rural parts of Queensland. In these roles you will also benefit from increased rural rates which are dependent on your level of experience and the length of the contract. 

Mental health nurses work across different settings including hospitals, prisons and schools. You could also work across a broad spectrum of specialisms, depending on your experience to-date:

• Addiction treatment
• Mood disorders
• Forensic mental health
• Crisis intervention

You may work across different settings such as in hospitals or prisons. To discuss the different jobs available in Brisbane, reach out to our specialist staffing team.

In Brisbane, mental health nurses are paid in accordance to either the Queensland Health Enterprise Bargaining Agreements or Queensland Health Award wage rates. Staff are always paid the higher of the two.  

Mental health nurses will earn $79,058 –$106,144. Please note, your salary will depend on your experience, contract type and the type of organisation you work for e.g., private, public or third sector.  

For more clarity on different pay rates across the states, read our blog outlining registered nurse pay. 

Yes, as of March 2025, registered mental health nurses are in demand according to the occupation shortage list (OSL). The OSL provides a state-by-state breakdown on which industries need a greater supply of workers. In Queensland, mental health nurses are in great demand due to a series of factors contributing to the increased need of mental health services.