Depot Nurse (Registered Nurse) - Fairfield Community Mental Health - Perm FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ668244
Employment Type: Permanent Full time or Part Time, minimum 4 days per week
Remuneration: Registered Nurse: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour +12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre, Carramar
Applications close: 21/06/2026
Contact: Matthew Honess on [email protected]|02 9794 1714
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
Join the Fairfield Community Mental Health team as a Depot Nurse and play a vital role in delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care to consumers in the community. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals managing mental health conditions, with a focus on safe administration and monitoring of depot medications, clinical assessment, and continuity of care.
Are You the Right Fit?
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive nursing care in a relevant clinical setting
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, particularly in medication management and risk assessment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practice and continuous professional development
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities effectively
- A proactive approach to quality improvement, safety, and adherence to professional standards and legislative requirements
- Professional integrity, resilience, and the ability to manage and resolve conflict in a respectful manner
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Describe a time where you provided nursing care to a consumer with complex mental health needs. How did you assess, plan, and evaluate care to ensure it was safe, evidence-based, and person-centred?
- Provide an example of how you have effectively communicated with consumers, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes. How did your approach support engagement and continuity of care?
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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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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.
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