Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - St George MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Work-life balance with days off

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health Unit at St George Mental Health Service in Kogarah, Sydney. This permanent full-time position offers a demanding yet rewarding environment focused on recovery-oriented care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing compassionate nursing support, engaging with patients and families, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families and the health team.
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused mental health nursing care in an acute inpatient unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.
• Deliver care in observation and general acute wards, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - St George MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District - Sydney CBD NSW

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:81748.17 - 114771.98
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ706453
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Part Time hours will be considered

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

Come Work With Us!

Join Our Team – Make a Difference in Mental Health Nursing

Are you passionate about mental health nursing and eager to work in a positive, innovative environment?

At St George Mental Health Unit, we’re looking for dedicated nurses to join our supportive team committed to delivering recovery-focused care.

Our Acute Inpatient Unit includes both an observation ward and a general acute ward, providing compassionate, supervised care for consumers when community treatment isn’t an option.

We welcome applications from experienced nurses who want to contribute to meaningful recovery journeys in a dynamic setting.

Permanent part-time hours will be considered, offering flexibility to suit your work-life balance.

Take the next step in your mental health nursing career—apply today and be part of a team that truly cares.

Where you'll be working

Mental Health Unit, St George Mental Health Service, Kogarah

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 aFitness 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 and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• 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 at a post graduate level
• Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health environment

Application close: 22 November 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Alana Judge on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between30 November 2026 and 4 December 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

OurCOREValues 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 characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, education and socio-economic status. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and people with different abilities. Read about ourDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategyfor 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***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit theSESLHD Disability Recruitmentpage 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 directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website