CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Mental Health Team Gosford

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1382.80 to $1941.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ591943
Applications Close: Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.59pm
 
Make a Difference in Mental Health – Join the Acute Care Team at Gosford Hospital

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and dedicated Permanent Full Time Registered Nurses to join the Acute Care Mental Health Team at Gosford Hospital.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the Central Coast community and looking to grow your skills in mental health nursing while contributing to meaningful change, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

This position plays a key role in delivering acute mental health care and crisis intervention across the Central Coast. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll be rostered across a 7-day rotating schedule and may be called upon to assist other mental health teams to ensure continuity of safe, responsive care.

As a Registered Nurse in the Acute Care Team (ACT), you will:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
• Provide expert clinical guidance to consumers, carers, and other healthcare professionals
• Advocate for person-centred, family-inclusive, and carer-supportive care
• Triage referrals from inpatient units, community mental health services, and the Mental Health Line

You’ll bring advanced clinical expertise, sound decision-making, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
 
About You

•        Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality mental health care in a dynamic and supportive environment.
•        Proven clinical expertise in Mental Health, including comprehensive assessments, mental state examinations, triage, and crisis management—along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
•        Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, document clearly, and use technology effectively to support innovative, evidence-based mental health nursing practice.
•        Strong knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and therapeutic approaches for individuals experiencing acute mental illness.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement. 

Benefits

•        Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
•        Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•        Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
•        Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
 
Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

•        Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
 
Additional Information
 
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?
 
For role-related queries, please contact Debbie Morris on:
Phone: 02 4320 2728
Email: debbie.morris1@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
 
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