Mental Health Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Western NSW LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)
Up to $*****/hr + super + penalties + $**** completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowance
Join HealthX as an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Western NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer competitive pay, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — perfect for RNs seeking mental health travel nurse roles across WNSWLHD facilities.
Why you'll love this opportunity
Up to $***** per hour + super + shift penalties
$**** HealthX contract completion bonus
Travel, accommodation, and meal reimbursement provided
6-12-week Mental Health RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
Work across multiple WNSWLHD facilities in regional and rural locations
Gain broad experience in rural and remote mental health care
About the Role
As a Travel Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in inpatient, community, and outreach settings. You'll work with individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health issues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care to patients across acute, sub-acute, and community settings
Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention
Administer medications and manage treatment plans in accordance with NSW Health protocols
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health teams
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Support recovery-oriented care and patient advocacy
Locations – Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)
Major Facilities / Hospitals:
Dubbo Base Hospital
Orange Health Service
Bathurst Health Service
District Hospital Services:




Parkes Health Service
Forbes Health Service
Mudgee Hospital
Cowra Health Service
Additional Community and Hospital Sites:
Baradine Health Service
Blayney Health Service
Bourke Hospital
Brewarrina Hospital
Canowindra Health Service
Cobar Hospital
Collarenebri Health Service
Condobolin Health Service
Coolah Health Service
Coonabarabran Hospital
Coonamble Health Service
Eugowra Health Service
Gilgandra Health Service
Goodooga Health Service
Grenfell Health Service
Gulargambone Health Service
Gulgong Health Service
Lightning Ridge Health Service
Narromine Health Service
Nyngan Health Service
Oberon Health Service
Peak Hill Health Service
Rylstone Health Service
Tottenham Health Service
Trangie Health Service
Trundle Health Service
Tullamore Health Service
Walgett Health Service
Warren Health Service
Wellington Health Service
What you'll need
Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
Minimum
1 year
recent Mental Health nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic communication skills
Current working rights in Australia
(urgent, non-sponsorship role)
About HealthX
HealthX is a trusted Australian healthcare employer specialising in regional, rural, and travel nursing contracts. We directly employ our nurses and partner with NSW Health Local Health Districts across the state.
Our travel nurses receive dedicated support, consistent contracts, and the opportunity to build rewarding careers while delivering vital mental health care in regional and remote communities.
Why choose travel nursing in Western NSW LHD
Competitive pay and travel allowances for regional and remote work
Greater clinical autonomy and hands‐on experience in mental health
Exposure to a broad range of patient presentations and complex cases
Opportunities for career development and leadership
Experience unique rural towns, outback communities, and regional hospitals while making a tangible impact in mental health services
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