Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Mental Health pod

Requisition ID: REQ667945

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time or Casual, up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown Hospital

Applications close: 21/06/2026

Contact: Dragana Martinez - Nurse Manager, Emergency Department on 0422 008 753 | ***email_hidden***

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

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Campbelltown Emergency Department (ED) is one of the busiest and most dynamic EDs in the region, delivering care across the full spectrum of emergency presentations including paediatrics, acute medical and surgical care, aged care, trauma and mental health.

We are seeking skilled and motivated Mental Health Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department team, working within our dedicated 7-bedded Mental Health Pod in collaboration with both the ED and Mental Health teams to provide safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused care to consumers experiencing acute mental health presentations.

This unique role offers the opportunity to combine specialist mental health skills with the fast-paced and diverse environment of Emergency Nursing. You will play a key role in early recognition of deterioration, therapeutic engagement, de-escalation, risk assessment and supporting safe patient flow within the ED environment.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Campbelltown ED provides exposure to a broad range of emergency and specialty presentations, while offering strong support for ongoing professional development and clinical growth.

The department includes:

• Children’s Emergency and Children’s Short Stay Unit (CSSU)
• Fast Track
• Acute Pod
• 7-bedded Mental Health Pod
• 5-bedded Resuscitation area
• Aged Care Pod
• 16-bedded Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU)

Key features of the role include:

• Working collaboratively between the Emergency Department and Mental Health teams
• Opportunity to utilise advanced therapeutic communication, de-escalation and risk assessment skills within an acute ED setting
• Exposure to high acuity and complex mental health presentations
• Robust ED transition and education programs with dedicated clinical support
• Daily multidisciplinary simulation and airway education
• CNS development opportunities and leadership pathways
• ED Nursing Education Fund and professional development opportunities
• Strong team culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning and support
• Opportunity to develop broader emergency nursing skills and patient flow coordination

What Does The Role Involve?

Registered Nurses within the Mental Health Pod are responsible for:

• Delivering person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care to consumers presenting with acute mental health needs
• Conducting mental health assessments, behavioural observations and risk identification
• Supporting de-escalation, early intervention and management of distressed or escalating consumers
• Collaborating closely with ED clinicians, Mental Health teams, security, ambulance and community services
• Coordinating care and supporting safe patient flow through the Emergency Department
• Administering medications and implementing evidence-based interventionsSupporting patients, families and carers through periods of crisis and recovery
• Contributing to a positive team culture, mentoring and ongoing quality improvement initiatives

Are You the Right Fit?

We’re seeking nurses who bring clinical confidence, emotional steadiness and a genuine commitment to supporting consumers experiencing acute mental health needs in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.

• Experience with acute mental illness — supporting consumers presenting with severe mental illness, behavioural disturbance or high‑risk situations.
• Therapeutic communication and de‑escalation — engaging effectively, setting boundaries and using recovery‑focused approaches.
• Calm under pressure — remaining grounded, clinically focused and adaptable when situations escalate.
• Strong teamwork — collaborating seamlessly within multidisciplinary emergency and mental health teams.
• Clinical judgement and risk assessment — reading a room quickly, maintaining situational awareness and acting decisively.
• Compassionate, patient‑centred care — delivering care that is respectful, recovery‑oriented and attuned to consumer vulnerability.
• Motivation for professional growth — committed to ongoing development in both Mental Health and Emergency Nursing.
• Comfort in complex environments — energised by clinical complexity and confident in high‑dependency mental health settings.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Emergency and Mental Health Nursing, developing advanced clinical capability while making a meaningful difference for consumers during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Describe your experience providing nursing care to consumers with complex, high acuity presentations in a mental health inpatient setting, including how you assess risk, maintain safety and support stabilisation and recovery.

• How do you use clinical judgement, communication and teamwork to manage challenging or unpredictable situations and deliver person centred care in high acuity clinical environments?

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders
  • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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