Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job may be considered)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa ( superannuation salary packaging options) Location: Orange NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 28 September 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – Mental Health Emergency Care

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Orange

About the role

Join our Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol team as a Registered Nurse, where you will provide safe, patient-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care to consumers experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug-related conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with consumers, carers and families to support recovery and deliver an Elevated Human Experience.

In this role, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, advocate for the needs of diverse consumer groups, and contribute to a culturally safe and inclusive healthcare environment. You will also provide leadership and support to Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and Nursing Students, while promoting professional standards, evidence-based practice and continuous quality care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of consumers, carers and families within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

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make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District To apply for this role:

- Click ‘Apply’

- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

- Upload your current resume

- Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Zoe Ryan on 02 6369 8500 or at [email protected]

Additional information for applicants:

- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a protected and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Mental Health Emergency Care (Orange)
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