Registered Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Units - Wagga Wagga
Requisition Number: REQ592565
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (until 11 November 2026)
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Applications Close: 15 August 2025
Location: Wagga Wagga
Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
About the Opportunity
The role of the Registered Nurse within the Mental Health units include:
- Providing high quality evidence based physical and mental health care to consumers, their families and carers within a recovery and trauma informed care framework.
- Providing safe compassionate person centred care through the assessment, risk assessment, care-planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary team to achieve safe quality care outcomes that meet the goals of the individual within the least restrictive environment. This includes information and education in regard to their legal rights and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act.
- Effectively planning safe transfer of care plans in collaboration with the consumer their family or carers, the multidisciplinary team, community mental health team (CMHT), non-government providers and other agencies.
- A commitment to providing contemporary and innovative approaches to care.
The Mental Health units recognise consumers with mental health issues as experts in their own journey, and strives to provide an optimistic and positive approach to care with a focus on collaborative decision making and care planning.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
- A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.
Why join MLHD?
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Sherylyne Rosengren via Sherylyne.Rosengren@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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