Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Team - Incentives Offered
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
+ NSW Health - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply - to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Wellington, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 June 2026 - 11:59pm
Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Team - Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Wellington
About the role
Do you have experience in Mental Health and have a keen interest inworking with clients in the community providing acute mental health care? The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for providing nursing care to consumers who are experiencing a mental health illness/disorder or alcohol/drug illness. This role practices a trauma informed and recovery orientated care approach in collaboration with MDT, the consumers, their carers and family. The Registered Nurse and MDT engage consumers, carers and family at all levels ensuring an Elevated Human Experience.
The key skills are to have an interest in providing mental health care in the community. Experience is essential for this role.
This position is Monday to Friday with hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm and is based in Wellington where there are two positions, however they are also supported by the larger Mental Health team in Dubbo.
The most rewarding aspects of this role is being able to work within the community, meeting new patients and seeing positive outcomes for them from interventions that are put in place.
There is ongoing support in this role and opportunities for further growth and ongoing professional development opportunities.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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.
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 https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
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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 Lucy Rolek, Team Leader ACCT on (02) 6881 4000 or at [email protected] for more information.
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. 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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