Registered Nurse - ESMHS

Are you a Registered Nurse with mental health experience and a passion for helping others? Wanting to obtain some valuable experience in the community setting or just looking for a change? We would love to receive your application to undertake this role and join our innovative, caring and compassionate multidisciplinary team. 

For more information we encourage you to contact Lucy Pendray on lucy.pendray@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 23 March 2026 and 27 March 2026

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
 

Where you'll be working

Community Mental Health, Maroubra Junction, part of the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service.

1. Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
3. Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
4. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated skills in time management.
6. Computer literacy skills.
7. Current drivers licence.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website