Mental Health Nurse

Salary Comparison

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Median Average:
$97,888
Mental Health Nurse in Australia median base salary $97,888/yr. Information is based on 45 Mental Health Nurse jobs advertised between November 2022 and November 2023.
How much do Mental Health Nurse earn in Australia? The average salary of Mental Health Nurse is $97,888 in Australia
$97,888 /yr
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Average $97,888
Range $100K - $110K
Last updated November 17 2023
The average pay range for Mental Health Nurse is between $100K and $110K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $150K per year. The average number of Mental Health Nurse roles advertised per month is 4 in Australia between November 2022 and November 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:
Compliance Excel Administration Counselling Excel Accountability Counselling Excel Accountability Accreditation Counselling Excel Accountability Accreditation Administration Administrative Childcare Citizenship Coaching Compliance Confidentiality Consulting Counselling CPR Database Diagnostic Education Excel Facilitation Fitness
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These skills are most commonly found in Mental Health Nurse job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated October 15 2023
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 $97,888.
Sidekicker
Gold Coast (51%), Brisbane (49%)
3,748

$98K-$121K

($12,165)

$98K-$121K
($12,165)
Forensicare
Melbourne (100%)
1,044

$77K-$105K

(($6,483))

$77K-$105K
(($6,483))
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Gold Coast (104%)
431

$77K-$105K

(($6,264))

$77K-$105K
(($6,264))
International Health and Medical Services
Melbourne (34%), Sydney (24%), Brisbane (15%), Perth (14%) +2 others
411

$74K-$108K

(($6,339))

$74K-$108K
(($6,339))
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne (100%)
398

$74K-$135K

($7,420)

$74K-$135K
($7,420)
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 November 24 2023
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 November 24 2023
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 November 24 2023