• Innovate in mental health care and impact lives in a specialised setting.
• Join a diverse, values-driven team in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Gain unique growth opportunities in a dedicated healthcare sector.

Join us to innovate in mental health care, impact lives, and thrive in a dedicated healthcare setting. Make a real difference every day!

• Provides primary and secondary health care in multiple LGAs.
• Delivers tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
• Upholds values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
• Focuses on 'better health services' for Western Sydney and beyond.
• Offers a supportive and dynamic work environment for healthcare professionals.

What you'll be doing
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health, where you'll provide critical care and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. This role emphasises a holistic approach to patient care, working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and collaborate on care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to legal standards.
• Stay updated on professional skills and participate in quality improvement activities.

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 Criteria:

• 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

Previous applicants need not apply.

Need moreinformation?

• Discover more about theapplication process.
• Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Robert Kelson at [email protected] or on 0407 862 914

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visithttps://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note:To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.