Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 + rural incentives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ571109
Application Close: 12/06/2025
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available - In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives
WithCOREValues ofCollaboration,Openness,Respect andEmpowerment,
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 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.
The Lithgow Community Mental Health Team are a small, expert team of clinicians providing comprehensive mental health care and support to the Lithgow Community.
The successful incumbent will provide nursing care and comprehensive clinical mental health services to people with a mental illness or a mental disorder that is least intrusive, collaborative, recovery oriented through evidence based practice.
If you are looking for your next career move, we encourage you to apply now
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 achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click hereChild Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* 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 good 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 new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse).
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 Janelle Scully on Janelle.Scully@health.nsw.gov.au
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