Mental Health Nurse: Transition to Specialty Programme

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging options

Professional development via Sydney Ed

Employee Assistance Program

Influenza vaccination

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Sydney Local Health District is offering a one‑year Transition to Mental Health Nursing Specialty Practice Programme for experienced Registered Nurses seeking to specialise in mental health nursing. This structured programme provides education, clinical learning and mentorship to broaden skills in trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented care within acute and high‑acuity settings.

To apply you need at least one year of post‑registration nursing experience, full working rights in Australia, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of post‑registration nursing experience.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Commitment to developing skills in mental health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Transition into mental health nursing with support from a structured programme.
• Engage in education, clinical learning and mentorship to develop evidence‑based care in acute mental health settings.

Skills

trauma‑informed care

recovery‑oriented care

person‑centred care

Job description

The Sydney Local Health District is offering a one‑year Transition to Mental Health Nursing Specialty Practice Programme for experienced Registered Nurses seeking to specialise in mental health nursing. This structured programme provides education, clinical learning and mentorship to broaden skills in trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented care within acute and high‑acuity settings.

To apply you need at least one year of post‑registration nursing experience, full working rights in Australia, and a