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 commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network.  Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures.  HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.

• Employment Type: Part-time and full-time positions available
• Compensation: Above award hourly rates, plus applicable penalty rates

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.

Let's talk about you!:

• You will be an AHPRA Registered Nurse (General unrestricted registration) with a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, including direct patient care in a mental health or related operational setting (non-Telehealth).

  You will demonstrate strong skills in prioritising tasks, working independently, and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary mental health team.                

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

• Free onsite parking
• Be part of a well-respected Australian based organisation of more than 1000 employees including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Salary Packaging - novated leasing available with Smart Group
• Working with us is not just about the opportunity to impact lives.  Together with our range of benefits, we make sure our people are cared for too!

Healthcare Australia will continue to grow at exponential levels over the next few years and offers significant career advancement opportunities. This is an opportunity to make your mark within a friendly, supportive, and growing organisation. 

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

If you have any queries, please contact Renata Lage on [email protected] or 0477 871 590