Registered Nurse - Transition to Mental Health Nursing Specialty Practice Programme (TMHNSPP)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging options

Professional development via Sydney Ed

Employee Assistance Program

Influenza vaccination

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Sydney Local Health District is offering a one‑year Transition to Mental Health Nursing Specialty Practice Programme for experienced Registered Nurses seeking to specialise in mental health nursing. This structured programme provides education, clinical learning and mentorship to broaden skills in trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented care within acute and high‑acuity settings.

To apply you need at least one year of post‑registration nursing experience, full working rights in Australia, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of post‑registration nursing experience.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Commitment to developing skills in mental health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Transition into mental health nursing with support from a structured programme.
• Engage in education, clinical learning and mentorship to develop evidence‑based care in acute mental health settings.

Skills

trauma‑informed care

recovery‑oriented care

person‑centred care

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) or Permanent Part Time (Minimum 24 hours per week). Position Classification: Registered Nurse. Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation. Location: Mental Health Services. Requisition ID: REQ702504.

Transition to Mental Health Nursing Specialty Practice Programme

Take the next step in your nursing career and specialise in mental health nursing. The Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is a leader in mental health care, providing comprehensive acute and subacute services across a diverse area of metropolitan Sydney. Our services support consumers experiencing a broad range of mental health conditions and include specialist care in:

• Perinatal Mental Health and Parent and Baby Services
• Eating Disorders
• Acute & High Dependency Care
• Rehabilitation
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Forensic Mental Health
• Statewide Mental Health Intensive Care
• Older Persons Mental Health

About The Programme

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to transition into a new specialty and build a rewarding career in mental health nursing? We are seeking motivated and passionate Registered Nurses with a minimum of one year of post-registration experience in general, aged care or drug health nursing, to join our one-year Transition to Mental Health Nursing Specialty Practice Programme (TMHNSPP).

This structured programme is designed for nurses who are ready to broaden their clinical expertise and develop the specialist knowledge and practical skills required to provide safe, effective and compassionate mental health care. Throughout the programme, you will have opportunities to develop your understanding of mental health assessment, therapeutic engagement, trauma-informed care and person-centred practice in acute and high-acuity mental health settings. With structured education, clinical experience and ongoing support, you will be supported to build the confidence and competence needed to transition successfully into mental health nursing.

About You

• Have a minimum of one year of post-registration experience in nursing (this will be determined by application and interview).
• Are passionate about delivering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and person-centred care.
• Are motivated to learn and committed to developing their skills in a new specialty.
• Have a genuine interest in mental health nursing and supporting consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
• Have full working rights in Australia.

What We Offer

• A structured one-year transition programme incorporating education, clinical learning and mentorship.
• Opportunities to develop specialist mental health nursing knowledge and practical skills.
• Support to build confidence in providing safe, evidence-based care in acute mental health environments.
• Supportive clinical teams and approachable management.
• The opportunity to develop a rewarding and sustainable career in mental health nursing.
• Affordable and accessible parking at Concord.

Where You Will Work

You will have the opportunity to work within Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services at either of the following locations:

• Professor Marie Bashir Centre (PMBC), Camperdown
• Concord Centre for Mental Health (CCMH), Concord

Depending on your interests and service requirements, there may also be opportunities to gain experience across both facilities, allowing you to explore different mental health specialties and broaden your clinical experience. Both facilities offer a supportive learning environment where you can develop your knowledge, skills and confidence as you transition into mental health nursing.

Benefits And Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’

For enquiries, please contact Cormac Heffernan, A/Nurse Manager Recruitment & Retention, on 0438 965 262

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’