Registered Nurse- Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Workforce Incentive

Professional development

Job summary

NSW Health in Orange, NSW is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol team. You will support individuals with complex mental health needs and deliver therapeutic care in a challenging, rewarding environment.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team, with ongoing professional development and opportunities to advance your career in mental health nursing. Eligibility for rural health incentives applies in certain conditions.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical nursing skills to support mental health care.
• Strong assessment and communication abilities for complex cases.
• Ability to engage with patients, families and carers in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and clinical interventions in mental health.
• Build relationships with consumers, families and carers.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and further training.

Skills

Clinical skills

Assessment

Engagement

Communication

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa; $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 4 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Orange

About the role
Join our Mental Health Drug & Alcohol team and play a vital role in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide therapeutic care and clinical interventions while building strong relationships with consumers, families and carers. You'll be supported through ongoing professional development, specialised training and opportunities to further advance your career in mental health nursing.

Success in this role requires strong assessment, engagement and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively manage consumers presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will be a resilient and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Additional information for applicants:

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD