Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Salary: $79,755 - $102,048 p.a. pro rata

• Location: Fremantle


• Unit/Division: Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group / South Metropolitan Health Service


• Work Type:
  
  
  
  • Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
  
  
  
  


• Position No: Pool Ref 116188


• Closing Date: 2026-06-30 4:00 PM

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/10/2026.

Job Summary

This is an opened ended recruitment pool for permanent full time, permanent part time, fixed term full time, fixed term part time and casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. As part of a Mental Health multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. The Registered Mental Health Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.

Values and Diversity

SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Application Instructions

Your application should include:

• A copy of your current CV


• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages


• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance


• Flexible working arrangements


• Flexible leave arrangements


• Other professional and location-based allowances

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About Us

Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Why Work with Us

Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Contact Us

For further information or to apply, please contact Jane Murdock at Jane.Murdock@health.wa.gov.au or 08 9431 3423.