Job Description

Mental Health Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Western NSW LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)

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Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowance

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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.

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Why you'll love this chance

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- Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
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- $1600 HealthX contract completion bonus
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- Travel, accommodation, and meal reimbursement provided
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- 6-12-week Mental Health RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
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- Work across multiple WNSWLHD facilities in regional and rural locations
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- Gain broad experience in rural and remote mental health care
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About the Role

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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.

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Key responsibilities:

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- Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care to patients across acute, sub-acute, and community settings
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- Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention
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- Administer medications and manage treatment plans in accordance with NSW Health protocols
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- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health teams
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- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
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- Support recovery-oriented care and patient advocacy
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Locations – Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)

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Major Facilities / Hospitals:

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- Dubbo Base Hospital
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- Orange Health Service
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- Bathurst Health Service
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District Hospital Services:

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- Parkes Health Service
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- Forbes Health Service
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- Mudgee Hospital
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- Cowra Health Service
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Additional Community and Hospital Sites:

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- Baradine Health Service
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- Blayney Health Service
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- Bourke Hospital
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- Brewarrina Hospital
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- Canowindra Health Service
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- Cobar Hospital
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- Collarenebri Health Service
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- Condobolin Health Service
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- Coolah Health Service
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- Coonabarabran Hospital
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- Coonamble Health Service
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- Eugowra Health Service
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- Gilgandra Health Service
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- Goodooga Health Service
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- Grenfell Health Service
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- Gulargambone Health Service
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- Gulgong Health Service
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- Lightning Ridge Health Service
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- Narromine Health Service
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- Nyngan Health Service
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- Oberon Health Service
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- Peak Hill Health Service
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- Rylstone Health Service
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- Tottenham Health Service
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- Trangie Health Service
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- Trundle Health Service
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- Tullamore Health Service
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- Walgett Health Service
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- Warren Health Service
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- Wellington Health Service
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What you'll need

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- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
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- Minimum 1 year recent Mental Health nursing experience
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- Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic communication skills
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- Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non-sponsorship role)
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About HealthX

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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.

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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.

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Why choose travel nursing in Western NSW LHD

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- Competitive pay and travel allowances for regional and remote work
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- Greater clinical autonomy and hands‐on experience in mental health
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- Exposure to a broad range of patient presentations and complex cases
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- Opportunities for professional development and leadership
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- Experience unique rural towns, outback communities, and regional hospitals while making a tangible impact in mental health services
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