This is a Registered Nurse - Blue Mountains Mental Health Unit role with NSW Health based in Katoomba, NSW, AU
== NSW Health ==

Role Seniority - junior, mid level

More about the Registered Nurse - Blue Mountains Mental Health Unit role at NSW Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Location: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ635324

Applications Close: 03/02/2026

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.

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital is an acute hospital that supports a population of approximately 80,000 and is the only ANZAC Memorial hospital remaining in NSW. Easily accessible to Sydney residents, our team of clinicians, allied health, and support staff works with the community on a shared goal to maintain the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Blue Mountains region.

Step into a role where your commitment to compassionate, high‑quality mental health care truly makes a difference. We’re looking for a dedicated mental health nurse who is passionate about supporting consumers, families and carers through safe, evidence‑informed and person‑centred practice.

In this position, you work to ensure the best possible outcomes for consumers and their support networks by promoting best practice and escalating care appropriately when needed. You collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, engaging openly and respectfully with the person, their family, carers and service partners throughout the planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of mental health nursing care.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, integrity and compassion to a team that values meaningful impact, this is your opportunity. Apply now and help shape exceptional mental health care for those who need it most.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees 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

Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in mental health nursing as a registered nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse) Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care Demonstrated effective communication skills – written and verbal Demonstrated commitment to professional development Ability to work a flexible roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit/service requirements.

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?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Holland on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• ️ Providing person-centred care
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
• Promoting best practice in mental health nursing

Key Strengths

• 🩺 Current registration as Registered Nurse Division 1
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in mental health nursing
• ️ Effective communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible roster
• Commitment to professional development
• Organisational skills

A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.