This is a Registered Nurse - Penrith Community Mental Health role with NSW Health based in Penrith, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Registered Nurse - Penrith Community Mental Health role at NSW Health Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Penrith Community Health Centre Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $74,317.93 - $104,336.26 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ634868 Applications Close: 03/02/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs. Step into a role where your compassion, clinical skill and commitment to recovery‑focused care genuinely change lives. We’re seeking a mental health nurse who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to people living with mental illness in a way that honours dignity, autonomy and connection. In this position, you provide nursing care and comprehensive clinical mental health services using a least intrusive and highly collaborative approach. Your practice is grounded in recovery principles, ensuring that each person’s nominated carer and family are welcomed, included and supported throughout their journey. You draw on rehabilitative, evidence‑based interventions that promote self‑advocacy, build confidence and strengthen each individual’s capacity for optimal independent functioning. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to truly person‑centered mental health care, this is your moment. Apply now and help shape stronger recovery outcomes for the people who need it most. Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What You Will Bring To The Role Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) Demonstrated skills in mental health and mental health nursing assessments and interventions and experience working with people with mental illness. Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision. Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007. Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills. Computer competence and literacy. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Darryn Egan on Darryn.Egan@health.nsw.gov.au Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing nursing care Collaborating with patients and families Implementing evidence-based interventions Key Strengths Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) Mental health nursing assessments and interventions Excellent communication skills Knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007 Computer competence and literacy Driver's Licence A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
