CCLHD - Registered Nurse Emergency Department Mental Health Team
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford
Requisition ID: REQ592883
Applications Close: Thursday 28 August at 11:59 pm 2025
Are you a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Nurse ready to step into one of the most dynamic, rewarding roles in acute mental health care?
At the frontline of mental health response, our Emergency Department Mental Health Triage (ED MHT) team plays a critical role in supporting individuals at their most vulnerable. We are looking for a calm, capable, and collaborative Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a real impact one assessment, one intervention, one life at a time.
About the Role
As the ED MHT RN, you will:
Provide expert mental health assessments and crisis interventions for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, ED staff and Psychiatric Registrars.
Collaborate with community and inpatient mental health teams to ensure safe, timely, and person-centred care planning.
Support the ED with de-escalation strategies, risk assessments, and coordination of care for patients with complex mental health needs.
This is a fast-paced, high-stakes role that requires clinical confidence, strong communication, and a calm presence but the reward is huge: helping people in crisis receive the care and dignity they deserve.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- You bring compassion, clarity, and clinical reasoning to complex situations
- You thrive in a team that values collaboration, communication, and respect.
- You are flexible and committed to working across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends.
- You are driven to keep learning and growing in your practice and want to be part of a team that supports that.
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. You are also welcome to reach out to our local Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
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 Niki Wardrope on:
Phone: 4320 3029
Email: niki.wardrope@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
Stay Connected
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunities and the latest updates.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
