Registered Nurse, Team 1 Community - Sutherland MHS

NSW Health; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $9K for

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 days off per year

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney’s Caringbah area is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for the Community Mental Health service. The role is based at Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, on the Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

The position is Temporary Full Time through to October 2027, offering a 38-hour week and a salary in the advertised range. You will join an innovative team focused on recovery‑oriented, strengths‑based, and person‑centred care within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in time management.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Recovery-oriented care

Community mental health

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse, Team 1 Community - Sutherland MHS

Registered Nurse, Team 1 Community - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (through to October 2027)
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ704430
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

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

The Role

Are you a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse wanting to work in an innovative team leading the way in recovery-oriented, strengths-based and person-centred care? We pride ourselves on our teamwork - come and join our team!

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Community Mental Health, 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

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in time management.

Application close: 15 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Manda Waddington on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between23 November 2026 and 27 November 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 Temporary 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