Experienced Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Sydney Local Health District
Sydney Local Health District
Sydney,
New south wales,
Australia
Health and Care
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Job posted on June 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) and Part Time (Minimum 24 hours per week)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Professor Marie Bashir Centre
Requisition ID: REQ667719
Advance Your Mental Health Nursing Career with SLHD
Be Part of a District Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care
Are you ready to take the next step in your mental health nursing career?
Sydney Local Health District is launching a targeted recruitment campaign to attract experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care within a progressive and expanding service.
With significant service growth across the district, this is an opportunity to join one of NSW’s most diverse and specialised public mental health services.
Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants, with progression towards permanent residency.
Location
Professor Marie Bashir Centre (RPA campus) – Camperdown
About The Role
Our mental health services at Professor Marie Bashir Centre offer opportunities across:
Whether you are seeking complexity, subspecialisation, leadership development or career progression — SLHD provides structured pathways to support your growth.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Benefits and Perks!
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
Be Part of a District Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care
If you are an experienced Mental Health RN ready to broaden your impact, we encourage you to apply.
Join a service that invests in its people and delivers care that makes a difference.
For enquiries, please contact Frances Edwards via email at frances.edwards@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5 July 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
APPLY NOW
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Professor Marie Bashir Centre
Requisition ID: REQ667719
Advance Your Mental Health Nursing Career with SLHD
Be Part of a District Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care
Are you ready to take the next step in your mental health nursing career?
Sydney Local Health District is launching a targeted recruitment campaign to attract experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care within a progressive and expanding service.
With significant service growth across the district, this is an opportunity to join one of NSW’s most diverse and specialised public mental health services.
Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants, with progression towards permanent residency.
Location
Professor Marie Bashir Centre (RPA campus) – Camperdown
- Inner-city location near Newtown
- Close to cafés, restaurants and shopping
- Enjoy an appealing inner-city lifestyle
About The Role
Our mental health services at Professor Marie Bashir Centre offer opportunities across:
- Acute Adult Inpatient Services
- Assessment unit
- Eating Disorders
- Parent and Baby unit
Whether you are seeking complexity, subspecialisation, leadership development or career progression — SLHD provides structured pathways to support your growth.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Benefits and Perks!
- Visa sponsorship for eligible applicants, leading to permanent residency
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- Access to ongoing professional development, structured clinical supervision, leadership and education pathways
- Opportunities across metropolitan and specialised services
- A culture that values innovation, safety and workforce wellbeing
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
Be Part of a District Shaping the Future of Mental Health Care
If you are an experienced Mental Health RN ready to broaden your impact, we encourage you to apply.
Join a service that invests in its people and delivers care that makes a difference.
For enquiries, please contact Frances Edwards via email at frances.edwards@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5 July 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’