Registered Nurse - Mental Health Services
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Deliver specialist mental health care in a high-dependency inpatient unit Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on recovery Grow your career with ongoing learning and professional development
Deliver compassionate care, build therapeutic relationships and support recovery in a specialist high-dependency mental health inpatient setting.
Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time roles available Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,****** - $114,****** per annum - $***** - $***** per hour Hours Per Week: up to 38
Located in: Cumberland Where you'll be working Join the dedicated team at Yaralla Unit, a specialist 10-bed high-dependency mental health inpatient unit located within Cumberland Hospital.
As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, Cumberland Hospital is NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility, providing comprehensive mental health services from primary through to tertiary care.
You'll become part of an cutting-edge, supportive and multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based care while living our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
With the exciting development of the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead, there has never been a better time to join our service.
Work in a specialist high-dependency inpatient mental health unit.
Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary clinicians to achieve positive consumer outcomes.
Deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and evidence-based mental health care.
Access ongoing education,



clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
Join a service committed to innovation, continuous improvement and exceptional patient care.
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse within the Yaralla Unit, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health nursing care to consumers experiencing acute and complex mental health needs.
You'll provide comprehensive clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused care while working closely with consumers, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful health outcomes in a safe, supportive and respectful environment.
Deliver evidence-based mental health nursing care, assessments and clinical interventions.
Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery, safety and emotional wellbeing.
Develop, implement and evaluate person-centred care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards.
Contribute to quality improvement, health promotion and continuous professional development to enhance consumer outcomes.
Join Us!
Join Western Sydney Local Health District and make a meaningful difference every day.
Selection Criteria:
Registered Nurse who has completed a new graduate RN program or experience working as a Registered Nurse




Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute mental health problem
Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervision Proven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problems Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act ****
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding mental health care An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice Current NSW drivers licence
Requisition ID: REQ****** Applications Close: 11th August **** Need more information ?
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For inquiries about the role, contact Jennifer Drummond on ******
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.
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