Registered Nurse, Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74, $104,336.27 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625406
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: 14 December 2025
Come Work With Us
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for mental health care? Do you want to make a real difference in people's recovery journeys while working in a supportive, dynamic, and forward-thinking team?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Mental Health Rehabilitation Team at the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service. This is your chance to contribute to a compassionate, person-centered service that empowers consumers to achieve their recovery goals — while developing your skills in a collaborative and inspiring environment.
Come be part of a team that values growth, connection, and innovation in mental health care.
For more information we encourage you to contact Timothy Kramer on
Interviews are expected to be held between 15 December 2025 and 19 December 2025
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.
Additional Information and Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
* Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
* Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant
Selection Criteria:
* Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
* Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
* Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
* Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family and carer participation and consumer focused care.
* Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver high quality patient care in Mental Health at a post graduate level
* Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health environment
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustment
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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