Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health Service - Casual
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ652276 Requisition #
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- 12 hours ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ652276
Employment Type: Casual up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Registered Nurse : $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown, Campbelltown, Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 19/04/2026
Contact: An Nguyen - Nurse Manager Staffing on 0484 624 228 | ThiHongAn.Nguyen@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse – Mental Health to join our multidisciplinary team and deliver recovery oriented, person centred mental health care. In this role, you will provide safe, evidence based and culturally responsive care, undertaking mental health assessments and contributing to care planning in collaboration with consumers, carers and the wider team. You will use strong therapeutic communication skills to support consumer recovery while managing risk and promoting dignity, safety and wellbeing.
You will take professional accountability for your practice, engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development, and contribute to a positive team culture through mentoring and supporting others. Practice will align with professional standards, ethical frameworks and NSW Health policies, including the NSW Health Code of Conduct and Transforming Your Experience principles. This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with a passion for mental health and a commitment to delivering compassionate, high quality care.
Are You the Right Fit?
SWSLHD provides specialist mental health assessment, intervention and treatment to consumers with a range of mental health issues who face an array of social challenges. If you are a registered nurse with prior experience and have a keen interest to pursue a career in mental health nursing, we want to hear from you!
Employment to the mental health casual pool gives you the opportunity to work across Inpatient Mental Health Services including Liverpool, Bankstown and Campbelltown Hospital. We utilise Employee Online Login (EOL) where you can seamlessly view and allocate your own shifts to suit your schedule and lifestyle.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Can you describe your mental health nursing experience over the past 12 months, including the clinical settings you have worked in, and give an example of managing a consumer who was distressed, agitated, or at risk of escalation?
•What was your role?
•What interventions did you use?
•How did you ensure safety and therapeutic engagement?
•What was the outcome? - As a casual nurse, you may be allocated to different mental health units at short notice. How do you adapt to unfamiliar environments while maintaining safe, person-centred care and working effectively within the team?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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