Mental Health Nurse

On Offer

Mental Health Nurse: CNS 1 to CNS 2.2 (Permanent Position 0.8 or 1 FTE)

Salary: Up to $116,544.48 + super

Location: Sydney, NSW

Benefits

Work for a respected mental health NFP

Flexible work practices

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Be part of a values-driven organisation making real impact

The Role

As a Mental Health Nurse within the Primary Integrated Care Supports (PICS) Program, you’ll deliver evidence-based, person-centred care to individuals living with severe and enduring mental illness. The role combines clinical expertise with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of nurses and peer workers supporting clients through comprehensive care coordination and community integration.

Key responsibilities include:

Accept and review referrals from Intake, conducting due diligence

Deliver quality, timely and culturally appropriate mental health care

Establish therapeutic, recovery-focused relationships with clients

Involve families and carers (with consent), providing support and referral

Coordinate holistic physical and mental health assessments and care

Support access to treatment and monitor health outcomes

Work collaboratively with GPs, Psychiatrists, Allied Health and community services

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Salesforce and Redicase

Engage with psychosocial supports according to individual client needs

Participate in supervision, nurse practice meetings, and Communities of Practice

Adhere to ACMHN Codes of Ethics and Practice, One Door and PHN policies

Use interpreting services when working with CALD individuals

Collaborate with Peer Workers and Peer Work Coordinator

Requirements

Essential

Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (or working towards credentialing within 12 months)

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mental health nurse in a community setting

Willingness to complete Cultural Competency and Trauma-Informed Care training

Experience working with GPs and community-based psychiatrists

Ability to self-manage clinical practice and work both autonomously and in a team

Comfortable working alongside and supporting peer workers

Flexible and creative in supporting individuals with complex needs

Proficient in internet-based Client Management Systems (e.g., CiMS)

Valid National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and current COVID-19 vaccinations (or willing to obtain)

Desirable

Experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds

Addiction Experience

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Conor Fitzgerald on 0483 986 114 or email your CV to [email protected]