Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - St George Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690976

Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 13 September 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Join the Mental Health Virtual Care Centre Rehabilitation Program

Help people achieve recovery, build independence and thrive in their communities.

An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and recovery-focused Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health Virtual Care Centre (MHVCC) Rehabilitation Program. Working within an innovative and expanding service, you will play a vital role in supporting adults living with mental illness to achieve their recovery goals through a blend of virtual and face-to-face care.

As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with consumers, carers, peer support workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and other health professionals to deliver person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed care. You will provide comprehensive assessment, care coordination, therapeutic interventions and ongoing support that empowers consumers to develop skills, increase independence and strengthen community participation.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a leading mental health service delivering innovative models of care across South Eastern Sydney.
- Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-oriented practice.
- Benefit from a low caseload model that enables meaningful therapeutic engagement and continuity of care.
- Enjoy a diverse role incorporating virtual and community-based clinical practice.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the future of mental health rehabilitation.
- Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about recovery, values collaborative care,



and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

Join us and help shape the future of mental health rehabilitation through innovative, person-centred care.

Where you'll be working

Mental Health Unit, St George Mental Health Service, Kogarah

Additional Benefits

- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
3. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
5. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
6. Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family and carer participation and consumer focused care.
7. Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver high quality patient care in Mental Health at a post graduate level
8. Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health workplace

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application

Application close: 13 September 2026





For more information we encourage you to contact Ashley Parker on [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be held between 21 September 2026 and 25 September 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
- Find out more about applying for this position

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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📌 Registered Nurse, Mental Health Unit - St George MHS (Australia)
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