Mental Health Nurse

Salary Comparison

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Median Average:
$93,000
Mental Health Nurse in Australia median base salary $93,000/yr. Information is based on 5 Mental Health Nurse jobs advertised between April 2023 and December 2023.
How much do Mental Health Nurse earn in Australia? The average salary of Mental Health Nurse is $93,000 in Australia
$93,000 /yr
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Average $93,000
Range $90K - $100K
Last updated March 01 2024
The average pay range for Mental Health Nurse is between $90K and $100K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $130K per year. The average number of Mental Health Nurse roles advertised per month is 3 in Australia between April 2023 and December 2023.
What are the most common skills required to be a Mental Health Nurse? The most common skills required for a Mental Health Nurse are:
Assessment Education Assessment Clinical Practice Mental Health Assessment Case Management Education Fitness Health Education Health Promotion Mental Health Administration Assessment Case Management Clinical Supervision Community Health Conflict Resolution Consultation Education Evidence-based Practice Health Education Health Information Systems Health Promotion Infection Control Interpersonal Skills Maternity Medications Medicine Mental Health
See all 30 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Mental Health Nurse job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated March 31 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health roles. See what salaries they paid for Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health in Australia. See how they compare to the average Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health salary of $92,857.
Sidekicker
Gold Coast (51%), Brisbane (49%)
3,748

$98K-$121K

($17,196)

$98K-$121K
($17,196)
Forensicare
Melbourne (100%)
1,044

$77K-$105K

(($1,452))

$77K-$105K
(($1,452))
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Gold Coast (104%)
431

$77K-$105K

(($1,233))

$77K-$105K
(($1,233))
International Health and Medical Services
Melbourne (34%), Sydney (24%), Brisbane (15%), Perth (14%) +2 others
411

$74K-$108K

(($1,308))

$74K-$108K
(($1,308))
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne (100%)
398

$74K-$135K

($12,451)

$74K-$135K
($12,451)
Last Updated April 16 2022
How many years does it take to become a Mental Health Nurse?
Most candidates undertake an average of 12 years Healthcare & Medical prior to being appointed as a Mental Health Nurse.
Average Healthcare & Medical required to become a Mental Health Nurse
Last updated April 12 2024
Most candidates have on average 19 years working experience prior to becoming a Mental Health Nurse.
Average Healthcare & Medical required to become a Mental Health Nurse
Last updated April 12 2024
Where are Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health in Australia sourced from?
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health are sourced from
these companies
Austin Health
Darwin Private Hospital
Melbourne Health
Monash Health
NSW Health
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Monash University
Southern Cross University
TAFE NSW _ South Western Sydney Institute
University of Newcastle
Victoria University
Last updated April 16 2024