Registered Nurse - Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Temp FT

Registered Nurse - Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Temp FT

We are seeking clinicians who are passionate about mental health nursing and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Be committed to working across a 24-hour, 7-day rotating roster.

Apply trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and least restrictive therapeutic practices in all aspects of care delivery.

Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and the ability to make informed decisions in complex situations.

Communicate effectively and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Remain calm, adaptable, and professional while supporting consumers with acute mental health needs.

Be dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care that promotes recovery and wellbeing.

Make a difference every day and be part of a team that is passionate about supporting recovery and delivering excellence in mental health care.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, General with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Please detail your recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Hospital setting or other appropriate experience relevant to the position being advertised.

Please provide an example of when you have provided safe, compassionate and quality care that is culturally responsive in line with NSW Health CORE Values.

Please describe a time when you worked closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve a positive patient outcome.

Position InformationDiversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal WorkforceMore Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Child Safe Employment

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing child Safe Standards.
• We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional InformationTemporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.