Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This vacancy is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment. Fixed Term appointments include the future possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have 4.3 FTE available working at various hours.

What is our Registered Nurse role?

This role works across various inpatient units as per organisational needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, provides comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. The Registered Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.

The Mental Health Nursing Relief Unit (NRU) provides a skilled and flexible nursing workforce to support all NMHS Mental Health inpatient services.

Working within the NRU offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of mental health specialties and settings, including acute adult, extended care, older adult and forensic mental health. Staff are required to work across all NMHS Mental Health inpatient sites and specialties in accordance with operational requirements. The role provides excellent opportunities to develop broad clinical skills, gain exposure to different service areas and build professional networks.

The NRU roster profile is predominantly Monday to Friday day and afternoon shifts, with a greater demand for day shifts. Night duty and weekend shifts are also available and are generally shared amongst staff who express an interest in working them.

This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety, flexibility and the opportunity to develop experience across a range of mental health settings.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to versatile work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)



including:

- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to Charlene Lattimer on 08 •••• •495 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 •4 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Please Note:

- Recomended applicants will be required to attend induction and orientation activities on 7, 8, 9 and 16 December 2026.
- Please indicate in the cover letter if you are available to start on 7 December and for all training dates mentioned.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The JDF is attached for reference. Applicants will be asked to respond to the following questions (below) in your online application.

1. Please provide your AHPRA Registration Number
2. Please provide examples outlining your relevant clinical skills and ability to provide competent care to patients.
3. Demonstrates effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure you have your clinical practice examples ready and allow sufficient time when you commence the application process.

Your application should include:

- A copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
- References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. One of your referees must be a current or recent line manager or supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply:



To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

📌 Registered Nurse (Perth)
🏢 North Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Perth