Enrolled Nurse - Older Person's Mental Health (Incentives Offered)

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurses to join our Older Person's Mental Health Team in Wagga Wagga. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or casual work, this is your opportunity to support older people experiencing mental health challenges while developing your skills in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

At MLHD, we believe every consumer is the expert in their own journey. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians who are passionate about delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care that promotes dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

Why Join Us?

Make a Meaningful Impact

Support older people and their families through their mental health journey.

Deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care in a collaborative team environment.

Contribute to activities and programs that enhance consumer wellbeing and independence.

Be part of a service that values respect, empowerment and partnership.

Employment type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available

Position classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ697777

Vaccination Category: A

Located in: Wagga Wagga

Enjoy Outstanding Benefits

Financial Benefits

Attractive salary: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum (pro rata)

12% Superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing options

17.5% annual leave loading

Relocation assistance may be available

Eligible for the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including:

Up to $10,000 sign-on incentive

Up to $5,000 annual retention incentive (subject to eligibility)

Work-Life Balance

Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities

Paid parental leave

Long service leave and carer's leave provisions

Flexible employment options to suit your lifestyle

Health & Wellbeing

Fitness Passport discounted gym membership

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to wellbeing initiatives that support resilience, mental health and work-life balance

About the Role

As an Enrolled Nurse, you'll work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health care to older consumers. You'll assist in the implementation of therapeutic programs and structured activities, support consumers and their carers, and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the service.

This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your mental health nursing skills while working within a highly supportive and experienced team.

For more information please see Position Description.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is passionate about delivering person-centred mental health care.

Demonstrates the NSW Health values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Holds current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.

Has Australian working rights

Brings enthusiasm, compassion and a genuine commitment to improving consumer outcomes.

Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact: Nikki Sellick Nurse Unit Manager - Older Person's Mental Health

02 5943 2707

[email protected]

Applications Close: 11 December 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking- Declaration Form and

TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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