RN - Dubbo - Mental Health Inpatient Unit

JPS Recruitment Group; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubbo Base Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Mental Health Inpatient Unit on a six-week contract basis, commencing 12 October 2026. This role offers meaningful clinical work in a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact patient care and recovery.

The position is based in Dubbo, with a start date of 12 October 2026, and provides an opportunity to work with a specialist mental health team in a regional hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in mental health nursing settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and observation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Six-week contract position in mental health inpatient nursing.
• Provide high-quality mental health inpatient care and support.
• Contribute to patient assessment and recovery in a regional hospital setting.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Mental health qualifications or post-graduate study

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Dubbo Base Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Mental Health Inpatient Unit on a six-week contract basis, commencing 12 October 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with mental health experience to contribute to a dedicated inpatient team in a regional healthcare setting. The role offers meaningful clinical work in a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact patient care and recovery.

• Six-week contract position in mental health inpatient nursing
• Based in Dubbo, with a start date of 12 October 2026
• Opportunity to work with a specialist mental health team in a regional hospital setting

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in mental health nursing settings
• Strong clinical assessment and observation skills in a mental health context
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care in an inpatient environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and duty of care

Preferred Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Relevant mental health nursing qualifications or post-graduate study in mental health
• Current First Aid and CPR certification