Registered Nurse - Sutherland MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,152 - 101,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 allocated days off each year

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

A health district in New South Wales is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. This full-time position involves delivering quality care to patients and offers a supportive team environment. Applicants should have a key interest in mental health and appropriate qualifications in nursing. The role provides a salary range of $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum, along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality patient care in Mental Health.
• Proven ability to manage and assess risk within the mental health environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality nursing care to mental health patients.
• Assist consumers on their journeys to recovery.
• Work as part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment.

Skills

High level communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with patients

Teamwork within multidisciplinary teams

Basic computer skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse, Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit - Sutherland Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ596475

Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 17 August 2025

Previous applicants need not apply

Come Work With Us!

Are you a Registered Nurse with Mental Health experience and want to work in a dynamic and supportive team assisting consumers on their journeys to recovery? An exciting opportunity exists to become part of the Mental Health Rehabilitation team at the Sutherland Mental Health Service.

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.

For more information we encourage you to contact Callum Ritchie on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 25 August 2025 and 29 August 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Additional Information And Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity 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
  
  

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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.

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.

Information For Applicants

• 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 within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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