Registered Nurse - Transition to Professional Practice in Mental Health Nursing
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152 - $101,299 per annum+ annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ573328
What you'll be doing
The Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service is committed to the provision of quality health services to the mental health community. We aim to deliver mental health nursing services which, through research and innovative commitments, sets standards that are emulated by other national and international nursing organisations.
Nursing services are seeking experienced Registered Nurses seeking a career change to the speciality of Mental Health Nursing, to undertake the 12 month Transition Program into Mental Health Nursing. The Transition Program into Mental Health Nursing provides a pathway for the development of nurses so that they may acquire expertise in the management of patients and clients within the speciality of Mental Health.
The program includes academic coursework and clinical learning, with 3 x 4 month rotations to enable the provision of practical experience in a wide range of speciality streams within Mental Health. Following the 12 month program, applicants would then continue as permanent employees of the Mental Health Service.
This Transition Program is for experienced Registered Nurses who have not worked in a Mental Health setting. Applicants must have a minimum of two years full time post-graduate Registered Nurse experience to be considered for this program. New Graduate Registered Nurses are ineligible for this Transition Program.
The program will commence on early August 2025.
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- A minimum of 2 years full time post-graduate Registered Nursing experience outside of the Mental Health setting.
- Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
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 (PD2024_015).
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Tenille Pouw via email at tenille.pouw@health.nsw.gov.au or Andrew Ng via email at andrew.ng1@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 1 June 2025
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