Registered Nurse - Mental Health Emergency Care

Western NSW Local Health District – Bloomfield NSW

5d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

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.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience





A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Zoe Ryan on 02 6369 8*** or at ********@health.nsw.gov.aufor more information.

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. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

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.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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📌 Registered Nurse - Mental Health Emergency Care (Orange)
🏢 Western NSW Local Health District
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