New Job Opening: Mental Health Registered Nurse - RN in Southern NSW - Multiple Locations

Job Description

Mental Health Registered Nurse Jobs – Multiple Locations | Southern 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 Southern NSW. These short-term regional and rural NSW nursing contracts offer competitive pay, fully covered travel and accommodation, and daily reimbursements — ideal for RNs seeking mental health travel nurse roles across SNSWLHD 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 SNSWLHD facilities in regional and rural locations


• Gain broad experience in rural 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 – Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD)

Major Facilities / Hospitals:

• Queanbeyan Hospital


• Goulburn Base Hospital


• Bega Hospital


• Batemans Bay Hospital


• Cooma Hospital


• Moruya Hospital

Multipurpose & Smaller Sites:

• Crookwell Multipurpose Service


• Delegate Multipurpose Service


• Eden Multipurpose Service


• Bombala Multipurpose Service


• Yass Health Service


• Tumut Health Service


• Braidwood Multipurpose Service


• Tilba Tilba / Cobargo Health Services

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 rural communities.

Why choose travel nursing in Southern NSW LHD

• Competitive pay and travel allowances for regional and rural 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 charming regional towns and coastal communities while making a tangible impact in mental health services