Enrolled Nurse, Inpatient Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $72,825.63 - $79,134.02 per annum, plus superannuation.
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669172
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Previous Applicants need not apply
FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME ROLES MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Ready to make a real difference in mental health care?
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about supporting consumers throughout their recovery journey.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, where your skills will help deliver high-quality care in an inpatient setting.
At ESMHS, we don’t just provide care—we create impact. Our nursing vision empowers you to work with purpose, grow professionally, and deliver meaningful, recovery-focused care every day.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Inpatient Mental Health Units, ESMHS located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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.
Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:
- 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.
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 21 June 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Jess Liebovitz at [email protected]
Interviews are expected to be held between 29 June 2026 and 3 July 2026.
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Need more information?
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Our values and commitment to diversity
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 [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
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 withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or 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 ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
