Registered Nurse - Acute Mental Health
Make a real impact where it matters most, and join a high-performing team delivering lifesaving care in acute mental health.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ564747
Locations: Mater Mental Health Centre | James Fletcher Hospital
Closing: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 | Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. We’re seeking passionate, resilient, and adaptable Registered Nurses to join our acute mental health teams at James Fletcher Hospital and Mater Mental Health Centre in Newcastle.
This is your opportunity to work in high-acuity inpatient units where you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care to people experiencing severe mental health crises.
Why Acute Mental Health Nursing?
If you're looking for dynamic, high-impact work where you’ll be challenged, supported, and constantly learning, acute care is for you. You’ll be managing complex presentations like psychosis, suicidal ideation, and mania in a secure, team-based environment where clinical decision-making and crisis de-escalation are part of everyday practice.
Expect:
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A fast-moving, non-regimented environment where priorities shift throughout the day
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Work that is reactionary rather than routine, it keeps you thinking on your feet
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A strong focus on teamwork, communication, and clinical skill
What We Can Offer You?
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Supernumerary days when you start
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Access to new graduate training days, even if you’re not a grad, if you're new to mental health
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A structured onboarding experience with experienced colleagues who’ve got your back
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Ongoing education and career progression opportunities
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for a true work-life balance
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
About the Facilities
- James Fletcher Hospital
Located in Newcastle’s city fringe, this iconic site is home to specialist acute mental health services in a peaceful and historic setting. Close to the harbour, parks, and public transport, the campus blends tranquillity with access to leading-edge clinical care. - Mater Mental Health Centre
Located in Waratah, the Mater offers state-of-the-art inpatient facilities with a strong focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. You'll be working with highly experienced clinicians in a modern setting that supports best practice in acute mental health.
Why Newcastle?
You’ll be living and working in one of Australia’s most liveable coastal cities. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with beautiful beaches, great food, vibrant local culture, and easy access to Sydney, the Hunter Valley wine region, and Lake Macquarie. It's the perfect balance between city buzz and laid-back living.
Ready to join?
If you thrive in dynamic environments, are calm under pressure, and want to make a difference when it matters most, this is your team.
Apply now to be part of an acute mental health nursing workforce that’s passionate, skilled, and making a real impact every day.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Asimus on Nicole.Asimus@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants:
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
Hunter New England Health 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.
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.
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 full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
