Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - Sutherland MHS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 12 days off per year

In-house training

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education allowance

Clinical progression opportunities

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is inviting applications for a Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus in Caringbah. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will coordinate care, support recovery, and contribute to a learning and development culture, with opportunities for professional growth and continued education.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional boundaries.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
• Understanding of recovery principles and consumer-focused care.
• Experience delivering high quality patient care in Mental Health at a postgraduate level.
• Experience in care provision, assessment and risk management in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the Sutherland Mental Health Service.
• Based at the Mental Health Inpatient Unit on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.
• Works within SESLHD and Sutherland Mental Health Service policies, procedures and standards.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - Sutherland MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District – Sydney CBD NSW

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $1147,71.98 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ706637
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Full-time role, however, part-time may be considered for the appropriate candidates.

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!

Are you a Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health and want to be part of an exciting, dynamic and enthusiastic nursing and multidisciplinary team?

Working on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to enhancing, uplifting and guiding the journey to recovery for clients and their families.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the Sutherland Mental Health Service consistent with SESLHD and Sutherland Mental Health Service policies, procedures and standards.

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Mental Health Inpatient Unit (IPU), Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

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

• Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and 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 Brooke Lennon 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

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