Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health High Dependency Unit

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; Presencial; AUD 75.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging options

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service (110+ cours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Descripción de la vacante

NBMLHD is seeking a compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join the Nepean Mental Health Centre, delivering patient-centred, trauma-informed nursing care. The role involves working with consumers, families, carers and a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

You will maintain clear clinical documentation, participate in flexible rosters, and contribute to the development of staff and students while upholding NBMLHD values.

Formación

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Experience in Mental Health or completion of New Graduate Enrolled Nurse program.
• Ability to provide person-centred, trauma-informed care.
• Organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care in mental health inpatient settings.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe care.
• Support patients and families, delivering trauma-informed, respectful care.
• Contribute to professional development and mentoring of staff and students.

Conocimientos

Patient-centred care

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Enrolled Nurse registration (AHPRA)

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 10/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse to join our team and contribute to the delivery of safe, person-centred, trauma-informed care. Working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, you will play a vital role in supporting positive health outcomes and enhancing the care experience for those accessing our services. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to engage effectively with consumers, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate, clear, and contemporaneous clinical documentation in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements, ensuring continuity and safety in patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse who is committed to delivering quality healthcare and making a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers and their families.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in Nursing as an Enrolled Nurse including completion of a New Graduate Enrolled Nurse program or equivalent experience working as an Enrolled Nurse within Mental Health
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective Nursing care that is person centered, trauma-informed, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communication, including non-verbal, written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to own professional development through workplace learning and reflective practice and the ability to contribute to the development of others, including new graduate nurses and students.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Additional information:

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact Jhoan Gianan on [e-mail]
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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