? Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.
? Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-focused care.
? Grow your career in one of Australia's leading mental health services.

Manage recovery-focused care, build therapeutic relationships and deliver evidence-based mental health nursing across a diverse clinical environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Blacktown Hospital, located in the heart of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse community. With modern facilities, a strong teaching environment and a focus on staff wellbeing, Blacktown Hospital provides an inspiring setting to build your career while delivering high-quality care.

Work in state-of-the-art facilities designed to support exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Join a teaching hospital offering university students and healthcare professionals a rich and supportive learning environment.

Enjoy dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped gardens designed to support wellbeing and connection.

Take advantage of convenient access to Westpoint Shopping Centre, just a 10-minute walk from the hospital.

Benefit from onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking and easy access to Blacktown train station.

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse within Mental Health Services, you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care while building therapeutic partnerships with consumers, families and carers. You'll work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, promote wellbeing and achieve positive health outcomes.





Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.

Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery, safety, engagement and informed clinical decision-making.

Deliver person-centred care across the mental health spectrum, including health promotion and consumer empowerment.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment, monitor progress and respond to changing clinical needs.

Maintain contemporary clinical practice through professional development, supervision, clinical review and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your clinical expertise, compassion and commitment to recovery-focused mental health care to Western Sydney Local Health District. Join a team where your contribution matters, your development is supported and you can build a rewarding career making a genuine difference to the communities we serve.

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 Requirements

Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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 qualified judgement when solving problems

Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007

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: REQ684754
Applications Close: 14th September 2026

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For inquiries about the role, contact Ashishkumar Modi 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 .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

📌 Registered Nurse - Mental Health Services Blacktown Hospital
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Blacktown