Registered Nurse - Mental Health Services, Westmead Hospital

• Join a leading tertiary mental health service at Westmead

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

• Be part of a $1.1B health precinct transformation

Make a real difference—deliver compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while building strong therapeutic relationships in a leading tertiary hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time  
Position Classification: Registered Nurse 
Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.33 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of NSW’s largest and most progressive health systems, delivering high-quality care to diverse communities. Based at Westmead Hospital—an internationally recognised teaching hospital and major referral centre—you’ll join a service committed to innovation, compassion and excellence in mental health care.

• Located within the dynamic Mental Health Services at Westmead Hospital

• Part of a rapidly expanding $1.1 billion health precinct

• Supportive culture grounded in collaboration, respect and empowerment

• Work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams

• Serve a diverse and growing population across Western Sydney

What you'll be doing 
As a Registered Nurse in Mental Health, you will provide person-centred, recovery-focused care that supports consumers’ psychological and physical wellbeing while promoting independence and resilience.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health nursing care

• Build therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and carers

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance standards

• Engage in health promotion, quality improvement and ongoing professional development

Ready to shape the future of mental health care?
Join WSLHD and be part of a team dedicated to delivering better health services for Western Sydney communities. Apply today and make a meaningful impact where it matters most.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

Selection Criteria:

1. Registered Nurse who has completed a new graduate RN program or experience working as a Registered Nurse

2. Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute mental health problem

3. Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervision

4. Proven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problems

5. Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007

6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding mental health care

7. An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice

8. Current NSW drivers licence

Requisition ID:  REQ666877
Applications Close: 29th June 2026

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Brianna Circosta on Brianna.circosta1@health.nsw.gov.au