At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Mental Health team to support individuals with complex needs and provide therapeutic care.
- Company: Western NSW Local Health District, dedicated to rural health and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, incentives, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mental health while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with strong assessment and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa; $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply)
Location: Orange, NSW
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Applications Close: 4 November 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role
Join our Mental Health Drug & Alcohol team and play a vital role in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide therapeutic care and clinical interventions while building strong relationships with consumers, families and carers.
You'll be supported through ongoing professional development, specialised training and opportunities to further advance your career in mental health nursing. Success in this role requires strong assessment, engagement and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively manage consumers presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will be a resilient and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Mat Grant on 02 6369 7*** or ************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
- This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
- Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
- All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
Registered Nurse employer: Western NSW Local Health District
Join Western NSW Local Health District as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and embark on a rewarding career path with our 12-month Critical Care Development Program. Located in the vibrant community of Orange, NSW, you'll benefit from hands-on learning, tailored professional development, and the support of experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, all while making a meaningful impact in rural health. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a welcoming work culture and ongoing opportunities for growth, ensuring you thrive in your nursing career.
Contact Details:
Western NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
