Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Katoomba Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ588846
Application Close: 17/07/2025
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 and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person’s needs.
We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Katoomba Mental Health Team!
In this role, you will provide nursing care and comprehensive mental health services to individuals with mental illness or disorders. Your approach will be least intrusive, collaborative, recovery-oriented, and inclusive of nominated carers and families. You will use evidence-based, rehabilitative practices that promote self-advocacy, empower individuals, and support their capacity for optimal independent functioning.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that truly changes lives.

• Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) - Completion of New Graduate Program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated skills in mental health and 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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