Mental Health Nurse

About us:

We’re leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on the next stage of our journey, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

On offer: 

• Based in Springwood, QLD
• Permanent, full-time opportunity available
• Paying: Nurses Award Level 4 plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role Overview:

• Responsible for delivering quality mental health nursing care at an advanced level that requires a broad knowledge in professional issues for clients who experience severe and persistent mental illness.
• Promote professional standards of practice and conduct and be responsible for the achievement of service goals and standards utilising contemporary mental health nursing evidence based interventions.
• Provide clinical interventions to ensure recovery focused and evidence-based care, plans and coordinate the clinical management of client care within a multidisciplinary team

Requirements:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate (essential).
• Current credentialing as a Mental Health Nurse through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (desirable)
• Extensive experience working in mental health settings and managing clients with severe and persistent mental health conditions and complex needs.
• Highly developed communication (including written) and interpersonal skills,
• The ability to engage people who are hard to reach and advocate on their behalf
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, carers and stakeholders.
• Ability to use a desktop computer, with familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and capacity to learn how to use a new clinical software package
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 
• Current Driver's License.

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt with a final closing date of 20 August 2025.

For any queries please email recruitment@stride.com.au