Registered Nurse
- Transform young lives through early mental health intervention
- Flexible outreach work with real clinical variety
- Grow with team-based care and professional development
Work with youth in crisis. Deliver evidence-based care, lead change & make impact. Variety, growth & teamwork every day. Apply Now!
Employment Type: 2 x Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.52 - $101,299.47 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs
- Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
- Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region
- Committed to innovation and patient centered care
- Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery
- Empowering teams to make a lasting impact
What you'll be doing
In this role you’ll be working with young people (aged 12–24) delivering short-term, evidence-based mental health care in a dynamic and responsive outreach team.
- Providing clinical assessments & therapy to young people
- Delivering up to 8 weeks of outpatient crisis intervention
- Engaging in quality improvement & service development
- Collaborating with internal teams & external agencies
- Maintaining accurate documentation & person-centred care
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Selection Criteria:
- Registered Nurse who has completed a new graduate RN program or experience working as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute mental health problem
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervision
- Proven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problems
- Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding mental health care
- An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice
- Current NSW drivers licence and willing to use for work purpose
Requisition ID: REQ591811
Applications Close: 27th July 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Jessie Kibaara on Jessie.Kibaara@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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