Enrolled Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health Units

Enrolled Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health Units - ESMHS

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $66, $72,773.45 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ617670

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Application Close Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Come Work With Us

Are you an Enrolled Nurse experienced in mental health and enjoy working with consumers on their journey to recovery? This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a great, supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team, to provide quality care to members of the community with mental illness in an inpatient setting.

Employment opportunities are available across a number of our inpatient units including Kiloh, MHRU, OPMHU.

The Enrolled Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and assists in the provision of nursing care. Enrolled Nurses retain responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse for delegated functions. All Enrolled Nurses must comply and act in accordance with recognised professional and organisational standards established by:

• NSW Health
• The Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia
• South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
• Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
• Clinical supervision at the point of care is the role and responsibility of each Registered Nurse/Midwife and Enrolled
• Nurse within everyday clinical practice, in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Decision Making
• Frameworks for Nurses and Midwives.

The vision for nursing in the ESMHS is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future; have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing; and to inspire nurses to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance.

For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on

Interviews are expected to be held between 24 November 2025 and 28 November 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Inpatient Mental Health Units, ESMHS located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• 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:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders.
• Supports working in a person centred environment.
• Current professional practice knowledge base.
• 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 setting.

Need more information?

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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.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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- 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:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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