Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) and Part Time (Minimum 24 hours per week)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Located in: Concord Centre for Mental Health

Requisition ID: REQ690402

Take the Next Step in Your Mental Health Nursing Career

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in mental health nursing? Join Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services and become part of a supportive, skilled and passionate team delivering care to people with complex and diverse mental health needs.

Whether you are an experienced mental health nurse or have at least one year of relevant mental health nursing experience and demonstrated capability, we want to hear from you.

Working across our specialist mental health service at the Concord Centre for Mental Health, you will have opportunities to develop your clinical skills, work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

We offer opportunities for professional development, career progression and ongoing support as you build your expertise in mental health nursing.

If you are passionate about mental health, committed to providing excellent patient care and looking for an opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you.

Location

Concord Centre for Mental Health - Concord

Set on the Parramatta River

Close to a range of urban hubs

A lifestyle option for those who want city access without the hustle and bustle

Current Opportunities

Our services span acute, sub-acute, forensic and community settings in a large 170 bed purpose-built facility.

We offer opportunities across:

Mental Health Assessment

Acute Adult Inpatient Services

Forensic Mental Health

Rehabilitation

Community Mental Health

Youth and Early Psychosis

Older Persons Mental Health

Whether you are seeking complexity, subspecialisation, leadership development or career progression - SLHD provides structured pathways to support your growth.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).

At least one year of relevant mental health nursing experience and demonstrated capability.

Have completed a new graduate program in mental health, or; Internationally trained as a mental health nurse

Demonstrate sound risk assessment and clinical decision-making skills

Practice within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed framework

Thrive in multidisciplinary environments

Are motivated, resilient and committed to clinical excellence

Benefits and Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

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Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Annual influenza vaccination on us!

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, 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 (PD2026_004).

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'

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Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!

Applications Close: 13 September 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'