Registered Nurse, Community Older Persons Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs 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: REQ704755 Location: Randwick, Sydney Applications close date: 8 November 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

The Role

Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people within the community? An exciting opportunity exists to join the Community Older Persons Mental Health Team within Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service. In this rewarding role, you will provide specialist mental health assessment, care coordination, treatment and recovery-focused support to older adults experiencing mental health challenges, enabling them to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with consumers, families, carers, general practitioners, residential aged care providers and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement person-centred care plans that promote recovery and support positive health outcomes.

This role offers a diverse and rewarding caseload,



providing opportunities to work across a range of community settings while delivering evidence-based mental health interventions and supporting consumers through all stages of their recovery journey. We are seeking a clinician who is compassionate, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality mental health care. In return, you'll join a supportive and experienced team that values career development, collaboration and innovation in care delivery. If you're looking to advance your mental health nursing career while helping older people live healthier, more connected lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

- Work within a highly regarded specialist Older Persons Mental Health Service.
- Deliver meaningful, recovery-oriented care in the community.
- Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Access ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- Make a genuine impact on the wellbeing of older people and their families.

Join us in supporting older people to achieve their recovery goals and live well within their community.

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Older Persons Community Mental Health, ESMHS, working Monday to Friday 0830-1700. You will be located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick. Close by to beaches, cafes and access to a great lifestyle.

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

- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment, treatment and management of Older People with a mental illness in a community setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focused, recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
- Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development and the participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in time management.
- Computer literacy, along with an understanding of the EMR recording system.
- Current Driver's License.

Application close: 8 November 2026

📌 Registered Nurse, Community Older Persons Mental Health (Randwick)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Randwick