29 Mental Health Nurses jobs in Sydney

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Chatswood ( North Shore & Northern Beaches)

Roster: Monday to Sunday, 7-day rotating roster; 8am to 8pm shifts

Classification: SCHADS Level 2 + Generous Salary Packaging Benefits

Role Overview:

As a Mental Health Support worker of Community Living Supports (CLS) will provide a range of individualised psychosocial supports to consumers. Working with the recovery model and using a holistic, person-centered approach, the Support Worker will support the consumers to achieve their goals towards increased abilities and skills, and their individualised recovery plans.

About CLS

The Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) Of Uniting is a community outreach service assisting adults across NSW recover and transition to quality of life in the community. The service delivery is individualised and flexible. Targeting individuals with stable housing, service provision commences from the inpatient unit and transitions into the community.

Role Overview:

Your Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the assessment of consumers and the development of individual recovery plans based on individual recovery goals.
• Assist in the delivery of individual assistance for consumers with a mental illness.
• Assist with the monitoring and review of consumer recovery plans, in partnership with carers/family members/clinicians/ community organisations.
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field.
• Experience working with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness. - Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
• A Current full driver’s license.
• Ability to provide individualized psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
• Thorough documentation skills - assessment reports, progress notes, reporting

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax)
• Fitness Passport, U Rewards and other great employee benefits
• Ongoing training & development - within team and whole organization
• Career progression and development opportunities

Apply through the advertisement.
Should you have any questions, please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on

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.

U iting 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.

About the role:

This is a full-time permanent opportunity of 38 hours per week, located in Penrith. Base hourly rate of $34.46 to $6.46 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

U iting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

The Mental Health Support Worker - Family & Carer Mental Health Program - is responsible for providing education, training, and individual support to families and carers of people with mental illness, aiming to improve their wellbeing, resilience, coping skills and relationships. Working within the recovery model and using a holistic, person-cantered approach, you will support the carer to achieve their goals and build capacity so they can support their loved one with a mental illness.

• Provide support and training to carers of people with a mental illness.
• You will be responsible for a caseload of families and carers, providing 1 to 1 emotional support, linking carers and families to services, supports, education and support groups.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work, or equivalent and relevant to the field of work.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in your field of expertise.
• Understanding of issues and concerns affecting mental health carers with a working knowledge of and commitment to carers rights and responsibilities.
• Experience providing individual advocacy for families and carers of people with mental illness.
• Ability to facilitate support groups for families and carers.
• Understanding and application of the principles of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with carers, with a focus on supporting the carer to reach their goals.
• Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to carers of people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Current drivers licence and current NSW WWCC.

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 10th August 2025

• 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)

About the role:

This is a part-time permanent opportunity of 15.2 hours per week, located in Seven Hills. Base hourly rate of $34.46 to $6.46 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

U iting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

The Carer Peer Worker is responsible for providing education, training, and individual support to families and carers of people with mental illness, aiming to improve their wellbeing, resilience, coping skills and relationships. Working within the recovery model and using a holistic, person-cantered approach, you will support the carer to achieve their goals and build capacity so they can support their loved one with a mental illness.

• Provide support and training to carers of people with a mental illness.
• You will be responsible for a caseload of families and carers, providing 1 to 1 emotional support, linking carers and families to services, supports, education and support groups.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work, or equivalent and relevant to the field of work.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in your field of expertise.
• Lived experience as a carer of someone with mental health
• Understanding of issues and concerns affecting mental health consumers with a working knowledge of and commitment to consumers rights and responsibilities.
• Experience providing individual advocacy for families and carers of people with mental illness.
• Ability to facilitate support groups for families and carers.
• Understanding and application of the principles of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with carers, with a focus on supporting the carer to reach their goals.
• Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Current drivers licence and current NSW WWCC.

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 10th August 2025

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)

Joi 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.

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
li>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

• Shift by Shift casual work
• All shift rotations available (day, afternoon and night shift)
• Up to $60.46 p/hr am rate (1.0FTE RN 1.8) + shift penalties + 12% superannuation
• Uniform provided
• Comprehensive agency support from our dedicated recruitment team

• Have full AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• A minimum of 2 years experience in mental health inpatient care in hospital or clinical settings.
• Have completed all core competencies
• Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship)

• Shift by Shift casual work
• All shift rotations available (day, afternoon and night shift)
• Up to $60.46 p/hr am rate (1.0FTE RN 1.8) + shift penalties + 12% superannuation
• Uniform provided
• Comprehensive agency support from our dedicated recruitment team

• Have full AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• A minimum of 2 years experience in mental health inpatient care in hospital or clinical settings.
• Have completed all core competencies
• Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship)

Want to love what you do every day! Join our team and make a positive and genuine impact on the lives of our residents.

• Westmead location
• Experienced RNs - Night Shift availability required
• Casual Opportunity

About Uniting Westmead

Uniting Westmead is a compassionate home that's purpose-built to provide a high level of care.  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.

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