Mental Health Registered Nurses | Locum Contracts Across Australia

Take your Mental Health Nursing career somewhere new.

CMR is looking for experienced and passionate Mental Health Registered Nurses to join rewarding locum contracts across regional and remote Australia.

With opportunities across Acute, Inpatient and Community Mental Health, you’ll have the chance to expand your experience, explore new locations and make a genuine impact in communities where your skills are needed most.

Why Join cmr?

• Weekly Pay Top-Up – Receive a weekly top-up of up to $200 on eligible contracts.*

• Meal Allowances – Additional meal allowances are paid in selected locations, putting more back in your pocket.*

• Accommodation Support – Accommodation provided or supported across many of our locum contracts.

• Travel Support – Travel assistance available to help get you to and from your placement.*

• Variety & Experience – Opportunities across Acute, Inpatient and Community Mental Health services.

• Flexibility & Freedom – Take on contracts that suit your lifestyle, with many opportunities offering 12-week placements.

• Explore Australia – Experience regional and remote communities while building your clinical experience.

• Dedicated Support – Work with a Mental Health recruitment team that supports you from initial application through to placement and completion.

Mental Health Opportunities

Acute Mental Health

Work within fast-paced environments supporting consumers experiencing acute mental health presentations, crisis and complex care needs.

Inpatient Mental Health

Provide recovery-focused nursing care, including mental health assessments, medication management, risk assessment and multidisciplinary care planning.

Community Mental Health

Deliver assessment, case management, crisis intervention and ongoing support to consumers within the community.

Whether you're looking for your next contract or ready to experience locum nursing for the first time, we can help you find an opportunity that suits your experience and goals.

What You’ll Need

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• 5+ years' Mental Health Nursing experience, ideally with strong case management experience

• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team skills

• Current driver's licence – essential for many regional placements

• Ability to travel and commit to locum contracts, typically around 12 weeks

Ready for Your Next Mental Health Contract?

Take your experience somewhere new while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of locum nursing.

Apply now or contact Amy Merenda directly:

Email: amy.merenda@cmr.com.au

Phone: 0483 913 043

CMR – Connecting Talent with Purpose Across Australia

Weekly top-up, meal allowances, accommodation and travel support are dependent on the individual contract and location. Eligibility and conditions apply.