At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality nursing care in a supportive mental health environment.
- Company: Join the Northern NSW Local Health District, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a passion for mental health and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 74817 - 114771 $ per year.
Tallowwood Mental Health Inpatient Unit is seeking Registered Nurses to join the team in Lismore. The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality person centred nursing care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses, and the Policies and Procedures of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). Nursing care is provided utilising the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery and in accordance with the National Practice Standards for Mental Health Workforce 2013 and the NSW Health Mental Health Competencies.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD): We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Applications Close: 26 October 2026
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
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 (PD2024_015). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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