Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Windsor
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ634958
Applications Close: 02/02/2026
 

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 an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

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.

Make a Meaningful Impact as a Mental Health Nurse! Step into a role where your compassion, clinical expertise, and commitment to recovery can truly change lives. We’re seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care within a supportive and collaborative environment. This is your opportunity to join a team that values innovation, empathy, and evidence‑based practice.

In this position, you will provide comprehensive clinical mental health services that uphold dignity, promote autonomy, and support each individual’s recovery journey. Your approach will be least intrusive and deeply collaborative, ensuring that care is responsive, inclusive, and grounded in strong partnerships with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams. You will draw on rehabilitative and evidence‑based practices to empower individuals, encourage self‑advocacy, and build capacity for optimal independent functioning. Every interaction will reflect your commitment to fostering resilience, strengthening wellbeing, and supporting people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

If you’re driven by purpose and inspired by the opportunity to support people in achieving their best possible quality of life, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Bring your passion, your professionalism, and your heart and help us create a service where recovery is not just supported, but truly celebrated.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
 

What you will bring to the role

1. Bachelor's degree in nursing with 2 years in nursing or equivalent tertiary qualifications in Nursing – Mental Health or Completion of New Graduate Programme, and full registration with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated skills in mental health and mental health nursing assessments and interventions and experience working with people with mental illness.
3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
4. Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.
5. Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
6. Computer competence and literacy.
7. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Yasmin Hudson-Hoyle on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au