Enrolled Nurse - Inpatient Adult Mental Health
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.10 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ668988
Applications Close: 31/08/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, person-centered, and trauma-informed care. You will play an important role in supporting positive health outcomes by delivering compassionate nursing care that respects the individual needs, preferences, and experiences of each person. As part of a supportive and dynamic team, you will be committed to promoting recovery-oriented practice, ensuring patient safety, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
If you are a compassionate Enrolled Nurse committed to delivering safe, person-centered and trauma-informed care, we encourage you to apply and be part of a service dedicated to improving health outcomes and supporting recovery.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in nursing as an Enrolled Nurse including completion of a new graduate Enrolled Nurse program or equivalent experience working as an Enrolled Nurse in mental health.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, trauma-informed, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated effective communication, including non-verbal, written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to own professional development through workplace learning and reflective practice and the ability to contribute to the development of others, including new graduate nurses and students.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Tim Boydon on [email protected]
