Registered Nurse -Triage and Assessment Centre

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

EAP

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health Centre as a Triage and Assessment RN. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care and conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to support timely decisions and care plans.

The role involves working across Emergency Department, PECC, and inpatient teams, providing compassionate care, building strong clinical relationships, and ensuring safe transitions for patients.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred mental health assessments.
• Collaborate with ED, PECC and inpatient teams to support timely care decisions.
• Build strong clinical relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Deliver safe, compassionate care and seamless transitions of care.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse Division 1 (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre Remuneration: $81,748.16 -$114,771.98 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ704107 Applications Close: 12/11/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

The Role

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for mental health and delivering exceptional patient care? Join a dynamic and supportive team where your clinical expertise, assessment skills and compassionate approach will play a vital role in helping people access the right care at the right time.

As the Triage and Assessment Registered Nurse, you will work across key mental health service interfaces, collaborating closely with Emergency Department (ED), Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), Mental Health Access Services and inpatient teams. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and comprehensive mental health assessments to support timely decision-making and care planning. Working in partnership with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure individuals receive safe, compassionate and recovery-oriented care throughout their mental health journey. Your ability to build strong clinical relationships, communicate effectively and work collaboratively across services will be essential in supporting positive patient outcomes and seamless transitions of care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a responsive and integrated mental health service while working alongside experienced and dedicated clinicians who are committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in Nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a New Graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Abilitty to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements

Additional Information

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related or questions contact Kieran Griffiths on [e-mail]
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
• For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.