Enrolled Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Randwick; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Private health insurance

Up to 12 days off each year

Professional growth opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (ESMH Service) in Randwick is seeking a motivated Enrolled Nurse to join the Inpatient Mental Health service on the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS) unit. The role involves delivering high‑quality nursing care within a recovery‑oriented, multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with clinicians to support consumers through their mental health recovery journey, based at the Prince of Wales Hospital campus in Randwick.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and hospital staff.
• Supports working in a person-centred environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in a Mental Health setting.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery.
• Contribute to recovery-oriented, person-centred care.
• Support consumers through their mental health recovery journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Enrolled Nurse (AHPRA)

Nursing & Midwifery Board medicines administration qualification

Job description

Enrolled Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ703495

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 8 November 2026

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area.

We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Previous applicants need not apply FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME ROLES MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES.

Enrolled Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS) is seeking motivated and compassionate Enrolled Nurses to join our dedicated inpatient team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a recovery-oriented service where person‑centred care, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting consumers through their mental health recovery journey, delivering high‑quality nursing care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians who are committed to excellence, innovation, and achieving the best possible outcomes for consumers and their families.

At ESMHS, we value the unique contribution of every team member.

We foster a culture that encourages continuous learning, professional development, and reflective practice, empowering you to expand your skills and grow your career in mental health nursing.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a team that genuinely supports recovery, wellbeing, and hope, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape better mental health outcomes for our community.

Where you'll be working: You will be based at Inpatient Mental Health Units, ESMHS located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

Additional Benefits:

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders.
• Supports working in a person centred environment.
• Current professional practice knowledge base.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family and carer participation and consumer focused care.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver high quality patient care in Mental Health setting.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Inquiries: For more information we encourage you to contact Jean Hickey on [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be held between 16 November 2026 and 20 November 2026.

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status.

Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply.

If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑[e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

Information for applicants:

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description.

Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD‑[e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.