With over 20 years of experience in healthcare staffing, Pulse Staffing Australia is a trusted source of support for your employment journey. We offer a range of mental health nurse jobs in Sydney including part-time, full-time, permanent and temporary positions. We match you with a role that best fits your requirements – whether you specialise in family therapy, drugs and alcohol, eating disorders or work across a range of specialist areas.
Explore our mental health nurse jobs in Sydney
As a market leading mental health nursing agency, Pulse Staffing is committed to helping you exceed your career goals. We have partnered with multiple hospitals across Sydney and are currently seeking qualified mental health nurses to assist with the high demand for mental health services across the city.
Mental health nursing jobs in Sydney FAQs
Where in Sydney do you offer mental health nurse jobs?
Pulse Staffing offers permanent and temporary mental health nurse contracts in the following areas:
- Parramatta
- Southern Sydney
- Greater Western Sydney
- Camperdown
- Eastern Suburbs
Pulse Staffing has formed invaluable partnerships with a number of Sydney-based organisations. Especially in Great Western Sydney, where we are actively recruiting across a series of hospitals including Auburn, Westmead and Mount Druitt.
What qualifications do I need to become a mental health nurse in Sydney?
To become a qualified mental health nurse, you must first complete an undergraduate degree in nursing from a course accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board. This accreditation is crucial as it allows you to register with the board after graduation and renew your registration annually throughout your nursing career.
After obtaining your undergraduate degree, you will need to undertake further studies to earn a postgraduate qualification in mental health nursing. This course should be accredited by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses to ensure you meet the high standards required to provide mental health services to the public.
Some mental health nurses may choose to undertake additional training in specialist areas such as:
- Family therapy
- Drugs and alcohol
- Eating disorders
- Psychotherapy
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.
How do I hear about new mental health nursing jobs in Sydney first?
At Pulse Staffing, we have a range of mental health nursing jobs in Sydney. They may be part-time, full-time, temporary or permanent depending on your employment needs. To ensure you don’t miss out on any exclusive mental health nurse roles, reach out to our specialist recruitment team.
Where else do you have jobs for mental health registered nurses?
Pulse Staffing has vacancies covering all of the country which means you have access to roles in Brisbane, Melbourne and parts of Western Australia. To see vacancies in other location across Australia, browse our mental health nursing jobs.
What mental health nursing jobs are available in Sydney?
At Pulse Staffing, we actively hire registered mental health nurses to work across the following specialist areas:
- Drugs and alcohol
- Mood disorders
- Eating disorders
We hold your experiences and expertise in high regard so will always try and place you in a role where you will thrive and grow your career. For more information about working as a mental health nurse with Pulse Staffing, you can register with us today and our team will be in touch.
How much is a registered mental health nurse paid in Sydney?
Registered mental health nurse pay rates start at $31.97 per hour however, this can go up to $82.14. This rate can be affected by your contract type, years of experience and the type of organisation you work for. Roles in the private sector may offer a higher salary than those in the public.
Are registered mental health nurses in demand?