Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - Sutherland MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Fitness discounts

Employee support

Continuing education

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites applications for a Registered Nurse with Mental Health experience to join the Sutherland Mental Health Service. This permanent full-time position is based at the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Caringbah, Sydney, with 38 hours per week and salary package of AUD 81,748.17 to AUD 114,971.98 per year, plus superannuation.

The role involves coordinating and delivering high quality nursing care, working in a multidisciplinary team, and

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 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver 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.
• Provide care within Mental Health Inpatient Unit, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support recovery-oriented care and engage with patients and families to guide care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient engagement

Team collaboration

Health information systems

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - Sutherland Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full 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

Applications close date: 22 November 2026

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 a Fitness 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

For more information we encourage you to contact Brooke Lennon on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 30 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

Our CORE Values 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 our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for 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 [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page 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 directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website