28 Mental Health Nurses jobs in Sydney

• Mental Health Community Clinic operating 8am-10pm 7 days/week
• 8.00am-4.30pm OR 2.30pm-10.00pm (No night shifts!)
• Up to 12 week agency contract with possible extension
• Commencing in the next 2-3 weeks
• Up to $60.46 per hour (1.0FTE RN 1.8) + shift penalties + 12% super
• $,000 Curis Bonus!
• Must reside in Sydney or have own transport & accommodation

**Curis Bonus**

• Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• Mental Health Inpatient or Community Mental Health experience essential
• Current registration with AHPRA, with no restrictions
• NSW Working With Children's Check or willingness to obtain
• National Police Check completed in the last 12 months
• All compliance up to date and available
• Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship)

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Homeless Health Outreach Team, delivering assessments, case management and interventions to people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, improve social functioning, and connect clients to services.

• Provide holistic OT assessments & interventions

• Deliver case management & group programs

• Collaborate across health & community services

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (accredited)

• Registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

• Strong teamwork & communication skills

• Ability to deliver care in community & outreach settings

• Commitment to inclusive, client-centred care

• Competitive HP3 hourly rates

• Flexible work options supporting work-life balance

• Strong clinical supervision

• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team culture

• Make a lasting impact in vulnerable communities

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is a national healthcare recruitment agency connecting professionals with roles that make a difference. We specialise across nursing, doctors, allied health, aged care, and mental health. With preferred supplier agreements to major health services, cmr is trusted to deliver opportunities that matter.

Apply today, or reach out to Ashley Stephens on or email to learn more about this opportunity.

• Monday to Friday - 8.00am-4.30pm OR 2.30pm-10.00pm - No Weekends!
• 12 week agency contract with possible extension
• Commencing in the next 2-3 weeks
• Up to $60.46 per hour (1.0FTE RN 1.8) + shift penalties + 11.5% superannuation
• $,000 Curis Bonus!
• Must reside in Sydney or have own transport & accommodation

• Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• Community Mental Health or Inpatient experience essential
• Current registration with AHPRA, with no restrictions
• NSW Working With Children's Check or willingness to obtain
• National Police Check completed in the last 12 months
• All compliance up to date and available
• Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship)

Full-Time Mental Health Support Worker (HASI Plus Program)
Location: Carlingford & Western Sydney Region
Full-Time opportunity | Max term for one Year | Rotating 24/7 roster (Mon–Sun)
Shifts: 6:30am–3:00pm | 2:30pm–11:00pm | 10:30pm–7:00am, including weekends, evenings & public holidays
SCHADS Level 2 + Salary packaging (commensurate with experience)

Join our dynamic team providing essential community-based outreach and recovery-oriented support for individuals aged 16 and over.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in developing and monitoring individualised recovery plans that empower consumers to achieve their personal goals. You’ll assist with assessments and deliver tailored support that promotes independence and wellbeing.

This role is part of the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Plus , a statewide, high-intensity, transitional rehabilitation program. HASI Plus supports people living with severe mental illness and complex daily challenges, offering up to 24/7 clinical and psychosocial support in a recovery-focused framework.

About the role

The Mental Health Support Worker of HASI Plus will work with the HASI Plus, Clinical Lead, and Service Manager to ensure that the most appropriate and effective services are provided to consumers of the HASI Plus service.

Duties and responsibilities also include:

• Assist in the delivery of individual assistance for consumers with a mental illness, based on individual recovery goals to support consumers.
• Assist with the monitoring and review of consumer recovery plans, in partnership with Clinical Lead/carers/family members/clinicians/ community organisations as appropriate.
• Promoting positive self-care strategies, enhancing social and daily living skills, increasing vocational capacity, and supporting community integration
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning activities as required for consumers engaged with service

Essential Criteria:

• Availability to work AM & PM shifts between Monday to Fridays
• Minimum Certificate IV in Peer Mental Health, Mental health or Community Services or related field or equivalent
• At least two years of experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness
• NSW full Driver’s License
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery-Orientated Mental Health Practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop Individual Support Plans and utilise outcome measures

What we offer:

Salary packaging & U Rewards program

Ongoing training – cultural awareness, and more

Casual Mental Health Support Worker (HASI Plus Program)
Location: Carlingford & Western Sydney Region
Casual opportunity | Rotating 24/7 roster (Mon–Sun)
Shifts: 6:30am–3:00pm | 2:30pm–11:00pm | 10:30pm–7:00am, including weekends, evenings & public holidays
SCHADS Level 2 + 25% casual loading (commensurate with experience)

Join our dynamic team providing essential community-based outreach and recovery-oriented support for individuals aged 16 and over.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in developing and monitoring individualised recovery plans that empower consumers to achieve their personal goals. You’ll assist with assessments and deliver tailored support that promotes independence and wellbeing.

This role is part of the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Plus , a statewide, high-intensity, transitional rehabilitation program. HASI Plus supports people living with severe mental illness and complex daily challenges, offering up to 24/7 clinical and psychosocial support in a recovery-focused framework.

About the role

The Mental Health Support Worker of HASI Plus will work with the HASI Plus, Clinical Lead, and Service Manager to ensure that the most appropriate and effective services are provided to consumers of the HASI Plus service.

Duties and responsibilities also include:

• Assist in the delivery of individual assistance for consumers with a mental illness, based on individual recovery goals to support consumers.
• Assist with the monitoring and review of consumer recovery plans, in partnership with Clinical Lead/carers/family members/clinicians/ community organisations as appropriate.
• Promoting positive self-care strategies, enhancing social and daily living skills, increasing vocational capacity, and supporting community integration
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning activities as required for consumers engaged with service

Essential Criteria:

• Availability to work AM & PM shifts between Monday to Fridays
• Minimum Certificate IV in Peer Mental Health, Mental health or Community Services or related field or equivalent
• At least two years of experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness
• NSW full Driver’s License
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery-Orientated Mental Health Practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop Individual Support Plans and utilise outcome measures

What we offer:

U Rewards – exclusive discounts from leading retailers
Ongoing training – cultural awareness, and more

• Westmead
• Earn up to $7.87 per hour higher than public hospitals!
• Casual Opportunity

About Uniting Westmead

Purpose-built to provide a high level of care, Uniting Westmead is a compassionate home. With six separate households, each with 19 residents, the home is part of the Uniting Westmead community, which comprises a retirement village, early learning centre, community café and seniors’ gym.

Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers residents to live their day, their way, just as they would in any family home.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service, and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

What we offer you

• Above-award pay rates (up to $52.66 per hour + casual loading)
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.

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.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, references and pre-employment screening.

Who is 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.

• 30 hours PF Wednesday and Thursday
• St Ives North Shore
• Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

What we offer you

• Above-award pay rates with Casual loading
• Work-life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator as well as other clinical practice, corporate and leadership roles.
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.

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.

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.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Positions Available:

Registered Nurses (RNs) - Graduate Regiatered Nurses are welcome to apply
Clinical Nurses (CNs)
Clinical Care Managers
Residential Service Managers (RSMs)

Locations: Multiple positions across regional and rural Queensland
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salaries + Penalties + Rural Incentives + Relocation Support
Industry: Multiple Aged Care Facilities

We're recruiting for multiple aged care providers across regional Queensland who are offering permanent positions for passionate aged care professionals ready to make a meaningful impact in communities that truly need them. This is your chance to escape the city and experience the personal, professional, and lifestyle benefits of working in regional QLD.

• Central QLD

• North QLD

• Wide Bay

• Darling Downs & South West

• Far North & Remote QLD

Roles Available:

• Deliver safe, person-centred care

• Manage clinical assessments, care plans and medications

• Collaborate with allied health and care teams

• Take advantage of career development pathways

• Lead clinical care delivery and ensure regulatory compliance

• Mentor and support staff development

• Oversee daily operations and improve service quality

• Be part of a senior leadership team driving resident wellbeing

• Relocation Support - including financial assistance, temporary housing, and onboarding support

• Attractive base salaries + penalties + rural/remote loadings (where applicable)

• Access to professional development, leadership training & career pathways

• Stable employment with well-established, values-driven organisations

• Flexible work arrangements and improved work-life balance

Making the move to regional QLD offers more than just a job - it's a lifestyle upgrade:

• More affordable housing and daily expenses than metro cities

• Easier path to home ownership or better rental options

• Be part of close-knit, friendly communities where you're truly valued

• Build lasting relationships with residents, families, and your team

• Live close to pristine beaches, rainforests, national parks, or the outback

• Enjoy fishing, hiking, weekend markets, or simply the peace and quiet

• More opportunities to take on responsibility and advance your career

• Work in dynamic, multidisciplinary teams with greater variety

This is your chance to grow your career, improve your lifestyle, and make a real difference in aged care.

Apply Now - one application gives you access to multiple roles across multiple providers and locations. Send your CV direct to or click Apply now!

• Casual Role with Casual Loading
• Mental Health Facility
• Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You will be a clinical leader in the service and you will develop, deliver and evaluate resident care plans to meet the individual needs of our residents
• You’ll need sharp clinical assessment skills and will take the lead in providing clinical services
• Get to know each resident and become a fundamental part of their life
• Play an important role in making sure the care provided meets residents’ individual goals
• You’ll liaise with medical and allied health professionals and residents’ family members to advocate for clients’ quality of life
• Supervise and support our Personal Care Workers
• Practice in a holistic way, using your critical decision-making skills to lead the team.

What we offer you

• Above-award pay rates with Casual loading
• Work-life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator as well as other clinical practice, corporate and leadership roles.
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have previous registered nursing experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin a career in aged care if you have nursing experience in the wider health sector.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, resourceful, a great time manager, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
• You’ll be committed to contemporary aged care nursing practice.
• You’ll hold a nursing degree with current AHPRA registration.

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.

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.

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.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.