Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Acute Units

Requisition Number: REQ667750
Employment Type: Full Time / Part-time / Casual options considered 
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse 
Remuneration: $72,825.63 – $79,134.02 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours per week: Up to 38 
Location: Wagga Wagga

We are looking for an experienced Enrolled Nurse to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

Our Benefits

Financial

• *This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

• 12% superannuation

• Salary packaging and novated leasing

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)

• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

As the Enrolled Nurse, you will:

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.
  
   

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled 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.

• Current Australian working rights
   

More information:  
1) Download the Position Description 
2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Amit Gupta via Amit.Gupta1@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Applications Close: 22 June 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. 
 

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.