Registered Nurse - Mental Health Nurse Bank - Perm FT/PT

Requisition ID: REQ697075

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: Registered Nurse : $41.22 - $57.88 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health

Applications close: 11/10/2026

Contact: An Nguyen - Nurse Manager Staffing on [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join the SWSLHD Mental Health Nurse Bank and gain valuable experience across different inpatient mental health specialties within the district. As a permanent full-time or part-time nurse, you will have the opportunity to be seconded to various inpatient units, contribute to improved clinical safety through a stable and well-orientated workforce, fill roles covering long-term leave, maternity leave, or higher-grade duties, and receive the same leave entitlements and performance development support as regular employees.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses who are adaptable, proactive, and committed to providing high-quality mental health care. This opportunity is ideal for nurses looking to broaden their experience across different specialties while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Selection Criteria

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Can you tell us about your mental health inpatient nursing experience, including the clinical settings and consumer groups you have worked with? What skills and experience would you bring to the Mental Health Nurse Bank?
• As a Nurse Bank RN, you may be required to work across different inpatient mental health units, sometimes with short notice. Howwould you approach working safely and effectively in a unit that is unfamiliar to you?

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Position Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

• For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements

• All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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