Registered Nurse Mental Health Services

• Join a leading tertiary hospital in Western Sydney
• Deliver holistic, recovery-focused mental health care
• Build your career within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Manage and deliver person-centred mental health care, build therapeutic relationships, and drive recovery outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Westmead Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital at the heart of Western Sydney, known for innovation, collaboration and high-quality patient care. Our Mental Health Service is committed to recovery-oriented, evidence-based practice that supports consumers and their families.

• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

• Access ongoing professional development and clinical supervision

• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

• Contribute to innovative mental health care models

• Convenient Western Sydney location with strong transport links

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse in Mental Health, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports the psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing of consumers.

• Deliver high-quality clinical care across the mental health spectrum

• Build therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and carers

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet compliance standards

• Promote health, recovery and consumer participation in care

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

Requisition ID: REQ667542

Applications Close: 11th June 2026

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Brianna Circosta on ***email_hidden***

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

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

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

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

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