Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Location : Lithgow Community Health Centre
Position Classification : Registered Nurse
Remuneration : $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum + rural incentives
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ
Application Close : 09/10/2025
About NBMLHD
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, 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.
What You Will Do / Responsibilities
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled mental health nurse to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care to individuals experiencing mental illness or mental disorder. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive clinical services that are collaborative, least intrusive, and grounded in evidence based practice. You will work closely with consumers, their nominated carers, and families to create inclusive and responsive care plans that promote rehabilitation, self-advocacy, and empowerment.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse Division 1, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated mental health experience, including skills in Nursing Assessment and Interventions in community mental health.
- Relevant knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2007 of NSW to enable implementing its objects.
- Demonstrated communication skills, including verbal and written, with valuable interpersonal skills.
- Commitment and understanding of principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice in mental health service provision.
- Evidence and ability to meaningfully collaborate with consumers and their carers regarding mental health issues.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in Community and/or In-Patient Mental Health nursing as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a current graduate RN program or equivalent experience).
Benefits
- 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 Need to Know About the Role
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.
How to Apply / Need More Information
Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Christopher John Moore on
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đ Registered Nurse - Lithgow Mental Health Team
đą NSW Health
đ Lithgow City Council