Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 01/02/2026)
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ594110
Application Close: 14/08/2025
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.
We are committed to delivering compassionate nursing care and comprehensive mental health services to older individuals living with mental illness or mental disorders. Our approach is collaborative, recovery-oriented, and minimally intrusive—designed to honour the role of family and nominated carers while remaining inclusive and responsive to individual needs. Rooted in evidence-based practice, we aim to empower self-advocacy, build confidence, support rehabilitative goals, and enhance capacity for optimal independent living.
Thank you for considering a career with NBMLHD, where professional growth meets compassionate care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through education, empowerment, and excellence in nursing, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply Now!

• Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated skills in aged care mental health nursing assessments and interventions and experience working with people with mental illness
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills
• Computer competence and literacy
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
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