Reference number

REQ691202

Occupation

Registered Nurse

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

$81748.17 - $114771.98

Closing date

20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ691202

Applications Close: 20/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an setting appropriate to the person's needs.

Take the next step in your mental health career and join a dynamic team at the forefront of community mental health service access.



Help ensure consumers receive the right support at the right time while making a lasting impact in your local community.

As a Mental Health Intake and Referral Clinician, you will play a vital role in reviewing referrals received through the Patient Flow Portal and facilitating timely access to the most appropriate community mental health services for consumers. Working within the district's central intake and referral service, you will conduct mental health triage assessments via telephone, coordinate warm handovers to receiving teams, and provide post-discharge follow-up support for consumers transitioning from inpatient care to the community.

If you are passionate about connecting people with the right mental health support and making a meaningful difference at the first point of contact, we encourage you to apply

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport





NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. What you will bring to the role

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in Mental Health Nursing as a Registered Nurse including completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Mental Health Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective Mental Health Nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information?

1. For role related queries or questions contact Janelle Scully on [email protected]

📌 Registered Nurse - Mental Health Intake and Referral Team (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney