Physical Health Nurse

4 days ago

Richmond, Australia Uniting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Physical Health Nurse – headspace (Community Mental Health)
  • Penrith, Hawkesbury, Mount Druitt
  • Part-time (2–3 days/week), until 30 June 2026
  • Registered Nurse | Community-Nurse
  • Competitive Salary + Salary packaging

headspace Penrith, Hawkesbury and Mount Druitt, run by Uniting, aims to reduce the burden of disease in young people aged 12-25 years caused by mental health and related substance use disorders through early identification and effective, evidence-based intervention.

Role Overview:

Join headspace, Hawkesbury as a Physical Health Nurse leading a Capacity Boost Project to support young people aged 12–25. This role focuses on improving timely access to physical health care through health screenings, assessments, education, and GP collaboration. You'll help set up an on-site clinic, build care pathways with GPs, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve youth wellbeing.

As the Physical Health Nurse, your role specifically will include but not limited to:

  • Lead and establish a physical health clinic at headspace Hawkesbury
  • Collaborate with headspace teams and GPs to increase physical health access
  • Provide assessments, health education, and chronic care planning
  • Contribute to pathways between headspace sites and local health providers

Essential Criteria:

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be organised, systematic, thorough, accurate and disciplined.

  • Registered Nurse (AHPRA) + valid NSW Driver's Licence
  • 3+ years' experience, including work with GPs and young people
  • Skilled in physical health promotion/resource development

Even better:

  • Experience working with discrete communities such as young people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, CALD background and LBGTQIA+
  • Experience working in the Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains communities

Benefits & Culture

  • Inclusive, diverse and supportive work environment
  • Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • ‍ Access to Fitness Passport & U Rewards
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Cultural awareness and career development support

To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.

For any questions, please contact:

Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist

We encourage team members passionate about aged care mental health, reflective practice, and clinical leadership to consider this opportunity.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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