Mental Health Registered Nurse - RN

Job Description

Mental Health Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Western NSW LHD (Travel Nurse Contracts)

Up to $68.49/hr + super + penalties + $1600 completion bonus | Travel nursing contracts NSW | Free accommodation, travel & daily living allowance

Join HealthX as an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse and secure high-paying travel nurse contracts across Western NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer competitive pay, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — perfect for RNs seeking mental health travel nurse roles across WNSWLHD facilities.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Up to $68.49 per hour + super + shift penalties
• $1600 HealthX contract completion bonus
• Travel, accommodation, and meal reimbursement provided
• 6-12-week Mental Health RN contracts in NSW – extensions available
• Work across multiple WNSWLHD facilities in regional and rural locations
• Gain broad experience in rural and remote mental health care

About the Role

As a Travel Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in inpatient, community, and outreach settings. You’ll work with individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health issues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based interventions.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care to patients across acute, sub-acute, and community settings
• Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention
• Administer medications and manage treatment plans in accordance with NSW Health protocols
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and allied health teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Support recovery-oriented care and patient advocacy

Locations – Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)

Major Facilities / Hospitals:

• Dubbo Base Hospital
• Orange Health Service
• Bathurst Health Service

District Hospital Services:

• Parkes Health Service
• Forbes Health Service
• Mudgee Hospital
• Cowra Health Service

Additional Community and Hospital Sites:

• Baradine Health Service
• Blayney Health Service
• Bourke Hospital
• Brewarrina Hospital
• Canowindra Health Service
• Cobar Hospital
• Collarenebri Health Service
• Condobolin Health Service
• Coolah Health Service
• Coonabarabran Hospital
• Coonamble Health Service
• Eugowra Health Service
• Gilgandra Health Service
• Goodooga Health Service
• Grenfell Health Service
• Gulargambone Health Service
• Gulgong Health Service
• Lightning Ridge Health Service
• Narromine Health Service
• Nyngan Health Service
• Oberon Health Service
• Peak Hill Health Service
• Rylstone Health Service
• Tottenham Health Service
• Trangie Health Service
• Trundle Health Service
• Tullamore Health Service
• Walgett Health Service
• Warren Health Service
• Wellington Health Service

What you’ll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse – Division 1)
• Minimum 1 year recent Mental Health nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic communication skills
• Current working rights in Australia (urgent, non-sponsorship role)

About HealthX

HealthX is a trusted Australian healthcare employer specialising in regional, rural, and travel nursing contracts. We directly employ our nurses and partner with NSW Health Local Health Districts across the state.

Our travel nurses receive dedicated support, consistent contracts, and the opportunity to build rewarding careers while delivering vital mental health care in regional and remote communities.

Why choose travel nursing in Western NSW LHD

• Competitive pay and travel allowances for regional and remote work

• Greater clinical autonomy and hands-on experience in mental health

• Exposure to a broad range of patient presentations and complex cases

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership

• Experience unique rural towns, outback communities, and regional hospitals while making a tangible impact in mental health services