Registered Nurse - Triage and Assessment Centre
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ614952 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ614952
Applications Close: 11/12/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Join a dynamic and compassionate team as a Triage and Assessment Registered Nurse, where your clinical expertise and collaborative spirit will make a meaningful impact. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the Emergency Department, PECC, Access, and inpatient teams across diverse healthcare settings to ensure individuals are assessed promptly and directed to the most appropriate care environment tailored to their unique needs.
With a focus on balancing timely intervention and empowering individuals and their support networks, you’ll triage each referral with precision, determining the suitability for ongoing engagement with Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Your role will also involve delivering comprehensive mental health assessments and fostering respectful, therapeutic relationships with individuals and their families or carers, supporting their journey toward optimal health and wellbeing.
This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of person-centered care in a supportive and forward-thinking health service. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD 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+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) including completion of a new graduate RN program and/ or experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute mental health problem
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervision
- Proven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problems
- Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding mental healthcare
- An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need 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 Stephanie Lee Thomson on StephanieLee.Thomson@health.nsw.gov.au
