Registered Nurse - Mental Health Services Casual Pool

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health and Professor Marie Bashir Centre
Requisition ID: REQ684398

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.
 

Why Join SLHD Mental Health?

Our services span Acute, Sub-Acute, Forensic and Community settings across purpose-built facilities including the Professor Marie Bashir Centre and the Concord Centre for Mental Health.

We offer opportunities across:

• Acute Adult Inpatient Services
• Forensic Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Consultation Liaison
• Youth and Early Psychosis
• Older Persons Mental Health
• Eating Disorders
• Parent and Baby Unit

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. 

Whether you are seeking complexity, subspecialisation, leadership development or career progression — SLHD provides structured pathways to support your growth.
 

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Has demonstrated knowledge and experience in Mental Health Nursing, with a minimum of two years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in a Mental Health Setting.
• Demonstrate sound risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Practice within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed framework
• Available for a minimum of 2 shifts per week
• Thrive in multidisciplinary environments and is motivated, resilient and committed to clinical excellence
• Violence Prevention training (This will be assessed on case-by-case scenario) desirable not essential

For more information, please view the  Position Description 

Benefits and Perks!

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus  
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please 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. 

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn

Be Part of a District Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care

If you are an experienced Mental Health RN ready to broaden your impact, we encourage you to apply.

Join a service that invests in its people and delivers care that makes a difference.

For enquiries, please contact Frances Edwards via email at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 16 August 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’