🌟 Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

🤝 Join a collaborative, supportive multidisciplinary team committed to quality care.

🚀 Grow your career with professional development and opportunities across WSLHD.

Bring your clinical expertise and compassion to deliver person-centred mental health care, empower consumers and make a lasting difference.

Employment Type: 5 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown, Cumberland & Westmead

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), one of NSW's leading healthcare providers, delivering comprehensive care to diverse and growing communities. With more than 13,000 employees, WSLHD offers an environment where innovation, collaboration and professional growth are valued.

With multiple opportunities across Blacktown, Cumberland and Westmead Hospitals, you will be part of a dedicated mental health workforce committed to delivering safe, respectful and recovery-oriented care.

• Cumberland Hospital: Be part of NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility, with a proud history of mental health care and an exciting future as part of the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.

• Westmead Hospital: Work within a major teaching and principal referral hospital undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment, shaping the future of healthcare in one of Australia's largest health precincts.

• Blacktown Hospital: Join a modern, state-of-the-art teaching hospital serving a rapidly growing and culturally diverse community, with facilities designed to support exceptional patient care and staff wellbeing.

• A culture that supports you: Be part of an organisation that lives its CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, with a strong commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse – Mental Health, you will deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented clinical care that promotes psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing. Working in partnership with consumers, their families and a multidisciplinary team, you will support people to understand their mental health, manage symptoms, build resilience and achieve their individual health goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health nursing care through comprehensive assessment, clinical care planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Building therapeutic, trusting and non-judgemental relationships with consumers and their support networks to promote recovery, safety and positive health outcomes.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment, monitor mental health needs and facilitate timely clinical reviews.

• Empowering consumers through health promotion, education and shared decision-making to actively participate in their care and recovery journey.

• Maintaining professional standards through accurate clinical documentation, compliance with clinical and legislative requirements, and ongoing professional development, supervision and quality improvement.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District

At WSLHD, you will be supported to grow your skills, develop your career and contribute to innovative healthcare in a workplace that values your expertise, wellbeing and contribution. Apply now and become part of a team making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Western Sydney communities.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria:

1. Registered Nurse who has completed a new graduate RN program or experience working as a Registered Nurse

2. Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute mental health problem

3. Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervision

4. Proven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problems

5. Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007

6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding mental health care

7. An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice

8. Current NSW drivers licence

Requisition ID: REQ706067
Applications Close: 16th November 2026

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Ajit Singh on [email protected]