Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) - Casual Pool

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Across Sydney Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ682717
  

   
Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people’s homes.  
   

   
About the Role

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.  Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. This position will be located across the SLHD Community Mental Health Services, including the Community Health Centres and Services based at Croydon, Canterbury, Camperdown, Redfern, Marrickville CHC. 

Ideal Candidate

• Recognised tertiary nursing qualiications and registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.
• Understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented services and consumer involvement in service provision.
• NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable).
• Previous experience working in Mental Health is desirable

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!

• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health 

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). 

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

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For enquiries, please contact Renae van der Pol on 0434 151 ***

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Applications Close: 23 August 2026

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