Role title: Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Rehabilitation and PEIPOD
Role type: Permanent full time
Department and location: Community Mental Health, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + super.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
The role is positioned within both the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service and the PEIPOD Service which sits under Community Mental Health. The Community Mental Health team provide a voluntary, trauma Informed, recovery orientated service. PEIPOD is a multidisciplinary early intervention service for young people 16-25 years of age with recent onset of psychosis or a mood disorder.
Provide mental health, medical and psychosocial support based on individuals' needs by specialised, goal focused support for people to move forward with their life and their recovery.
Provide assessment and psychological therapy, work collaboratively with young people across both the inpatient end community settings, and work in close partnership with local non-government organisations.
Support with the metabolic management of consumers living with mental illness through the Community Mental Health Metabolic Clinic working alongside Endocrinologist, Dietitian, Diabetes Educator and Exercise Physiologist.
Deliver safe and effective physical health assessments, interventions and treatment for those with cardiometabolic and associated risk factors who are identified by the Community Mental Health Service.
Hold a caseload of clients that have been referred to the Rehabilitation Team and the PEIPOD team.
This role operates Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm based in The O'Brien Centre, Darlinghurst Campus.
About you
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
Unrestricted NSW Driver's License and demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience of the MHA 2007 NSW
Ability to work collaboratively with young people and adults within a trauma informed and recovery framework.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex mental health service
Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis while working with clients experiencing complex needs including mental illness, homelessness and drug and alcohol use
Demonstrated ability to carry out comprehensive physical health (including metabolic measures) and mental health assessment and carry out a care plan, working within the multidisciplinary team.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 9 June 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
