Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Services, Cumberland Hospital
Deliver compassionate mental health care in a supportive team
Grow your nursing career in a leading public health service
Make a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys
Support, assess and deliver quality mental health care while building strong therapeutic relationships in a dynamic clinical environment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $72,825.63 - $79,134.01
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney LHD, is NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility. Join a team leading the way in innovative, respectful and collaborative mental health care.
Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney
Serving local and broader communities with primary to tertiary care
Committed to professional growth through CORE Values
Part of a major new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead
Driven by innovation, respect, empowerment, and quality care
What you'll be doing
As an Enrolled Nurse within Mental Health Services, you will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while supporting patients through their recovery and wellbeing journey. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care within your scope of practice.
Conduct observations, recognise clinical changes and escalate concerns appropriately
Deliver care and support daily living activities in line with individual care plans
Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement
Support a positive team environment while upholding professional and ethical standards
Join a team where your compassion, professionalism and commitment to patient care will truly make a difference. Apply now and help shape healthier communities through exceptional mental health 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: Current Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Division 2 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Checks: Working With Children Check and National Police Check
Selection Criteria:
Relevant and recent clinical experience deemed appropriate by WSLHD
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal
Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership.
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to continuing professional development and demonstrated ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training.
Requisition ID: REQ672342
Applications Close: 6th July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Siddhi Patel on [email protected]
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/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
