Registered Nurse, Older Person Mental Health Unit (OPMHU) - St George MHS

Registered Nurse, Older Person Mental Health Unit (OPMHU) - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ690617
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 13 September 2026
 

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area.  We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!
 

Passionate about Mental Health and Older Persons Care? Join Our Team at St George Mental Health Service.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Older Persons Mental Health inpatient team.

Working alongside skilled nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care to consumers aged 65 years and over experiencing mental illness. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people while working in a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment. 

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality nursing care, undertaking comprehensive assessments, supporting consumers and their families, and contributing to positive clinical outcomes within a specialised mental health setting. 

We offer:

• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in Older Persons Mental Health.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• A workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation and person-centred care.
• Flexible part-time arrangements to support work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, values teamwork, and is committed to providing high-quality mental health care to older consumers.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and healthier lives for our community.

This part-time opportunity is designed to support a strong work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and the ability to structure your week around personal commitments. Part-time candidates will benefit from a manageable caseload, supportive supervision, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that prioritises both clinician wellbeing and high-quality care. Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities are also available to support your long-term goals in mental health practice.

Where you'll be working

Older Persons Inpatient Mental Health Unit, St George Hospital, Kogarah. Close by to beaches, cafes and access to a great lifestyle.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application

Application close: 13 September 2026
 

For more information we encourage you to contact Melissa Wilkinson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 21 September 2026 and 25 September 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.