This is a Registered Nurse (Casual) - Sutherland MHS role with NSW Health based in Sydney, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Registered Nurse (Casual) - Sutherland MHS role at NSW Health Registered Nurse (Casual Pool), Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour, plus superannuation Hours Per Week: As required Requisition ID: REQ591797 Location: Caringbah, Sydney Applications close date: 8 February 2026 Come Work With Us! Come join our team! We are looking for Registered Nurses wanting casual work with experience and interest in mental health nursing. Work as much or as little as you like to fit in with your lifestyle and commitments. The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients of the Sutherland Mental Health Service consistent with SESLHD and Sutherland Mental Health Service policies, procedures and standards. For more information we encourage you to contact Callum Ritchie on Callum.Ritchie@health.nsw.gov.au Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Where you'll be working Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah. Located in the Southern Suburbs of Sydney in the Sutherland Shire, close to public transport and beautiful beaches. Additional Information And Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant. Selection Criteria Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems. Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family and carer participation and consumer focused care. Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver high quality patient care in Mental Health at a post graduate level Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health environment Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For Applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website 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 Coordinating nursing care Engaging with patients Maintaining professional standards Key Strengths Tertiary qualifications in Nursing ️ Communication skills Mental health care experience Basic computer skills Teamwork Cultural competence A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
