At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide patient-centred mental health nursing care in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leader in innovative healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, wellness resources, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Current nursing registration and at least two years of mental health experience required.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
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
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.
Benefits and Perks!
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Be Part of a District Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care. Join a service that invests in its people and delivers care that makes a difference.
Applications Close: 16 August 2026
Registered Nurse - Mental Health Services Casual Pool in Sydney employer: Sydney Local Health District
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
