Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Casual Pool - CHW - REQ594637
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 72152.53 - 101299.48 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Opportunity will remain open for applications until vacancies are filled. Interviews and appointments will be taking place during this period.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
Join Our Mental Health Casual Nursing Pool
Are you a compassionate, skilled nurse with an interest in paediatric mental health? We’re inviting Registered Nurses to join the Casual Pool for Hall Ward our dedicated mental health unit providing acute psychiatric inpatient care to children and young people.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying flexibility and variety in your work.
Why Join The Mental Health Casual Pool?
• Be part of a specialised team delivering trauma-informed, family-centred mental health care
• Work across a range of shifts that fit your lifestyle
• Gain valuable experience in child and adolescent mental health
• Supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has with current AHPRA registration
- Has a passion for mental health nursing and working with children and adolescents
- Experience in mental health nursing (adult or paediatric)
- Willingness commitment of two shifts per month
- With Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills
Apply now to be part of our caring and committed mental health team
How to Apply
- Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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 the 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 Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
Further Contacts and Support
Please contact Michelle Salau on michelle.salau@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
