Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Recovery Unit (Incentives Offered)

Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Recovery Unit

Join our Mental Health Recovery Unit and play a vital role in supporting people living with severe and persistent mental illness. Working at the forefront of recovery‑oriented care, you’ll use evidence‑based practice, innovative interventions and compassionate nursing to support consumers on their recovery journey.

With a rewarding career in a supportive and professional multidisciplinary team, you’ll help strengthen the health and wellbeing of our community—making a meaningful impact, every day.

Our benefits:

Financial:

• 12% superannuation

• Salary packaging and novated leasing

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

• Relocation Assistance Considerations

• *This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). 

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid maternity/ 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
  
  
   

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time and Casual opportunities available
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 
Requisition ID:  REQ673206
Location:  Wagga Wagga 

 

Who we are:

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will be dedicated to providing exceptional care and have the skills to work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

You 'll be accountable for establishing and evaluating the patient's plan of care, in partnership with the patient, their carers and other members of the health care team.

You will be supported in your role by all other nursing staff and will work under the delegation and supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will:

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current Registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA

• Current Australian working rights

• Demonstrated experience providing care to mental health consumers within a recovery‑oriented framework

• Understanding of relevant mental health legislation, guidelines, and the responsibilities relating to consumers, families and carers.

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution. 

More information:

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Hall, Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health Recovery Unit on 02 5943 2559 or Rebecca.Hall@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 30 July 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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. 

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.