Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: 23 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – Older People’s Mental Health Service
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo

About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team within an acute mental health setting. In this role, you will provide evidence-based interventions, engage with consumers experiencing acute mental health concerns, and play a key role in supporting positive outcomes for individuals and their families.

The successful applicant will be a creative problem solver with strong clinical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the service as well as being passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and thriving in a collaborative team environment.

At Western NSW Local Health District, you will enjoy a rewarding and diverse career while making a real difference to the lives of people living in regional and remote communities. Guided by our vision of Healthier Rural People, Thriving Communities, we are committed to fostering a team-oriented, supportive, and people-focused culture that values innovation, partnership, and excellence in healthcare

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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the perks 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 Emma O’Brien on 02 6881 4000 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 safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Western NSW is committed to creating a secure 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 - Older Persons Mental Health Services (Dubbo)
🏢 Western NSW Local Health District
📍 Dubbo