Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Join our team across a range of Registered Nurse vacancies within the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service. Whether you are looking for permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time opportunities - we want to hear from you!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time Until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour +11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ569082
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Closing: Sunday, 11th May 2025
Live, work, and thrive in Newcastle, where your career and lifestyle come together.
Are you a passionate and driven Registered Nurse with a heart for mental health? We’re looking for nurses just like you to join our forward-thinking team at the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service. Based in the vibrant coastal city of Newcastle, you’ll have the chance to build your career while enjoying a lifestyle that’s second to none.
Why join us?
What we offer you:
- An exceptional orientation program to support your transition
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Regular clinical supervision and access to training tailored to your interests
- A welcoming and passionate team that values your expertise and wellbeing
- The chance to be part of a leading mental health service making a real impact
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
Why Newcastle?
- A relaxed coastal lifestyle with all the perks of city living
- Affordable living and excellent schools
- Stunning beaches, national parks, and vibrant arts and food scenes
- Easy access to Sydney (just 2 hours by train or car)
About your new role:
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care
- Collaborating in care planning and treatment with a multidisciplinary team
- Supporting clients and their families through education and advocacy
- Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and communication
- Participating in supervision, education, and ongoing development opportunities
What we’re looking for:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in, or a passion for, mental health nursing
- Ability to work in a busy, evolving clinical setting with confidence and compassion
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player who also thrives working independently
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on Adam.Heuston@health.nsw.gov.au
Whether you’re an experienced mental health nurse or keen to specialise in this rewarding field, we’d love to hear from you.
Come for the job. Stay for the lifestyle. Grow with the team.
Apply now and join us in shaping the future of mental health care in the Hunter region.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
