Registered Nurse – Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service Community Intake Team
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Whether you're an early‑career nurse or someone looking to focus your skills, wanting part‑time work or additional hours, this is a great opportunity. We have a great team of wonderful and passionate humans – making GNMHS a really enjoyable place to work.
Remuneration: $37.48 – $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse.
Hours Per Week: 24.
Location: James Fletcher Hospital.
Requisition ID: REQ615830.
Applications Close: Sunday 30th November 2025.
About the role: As a Registered Nurse with the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service Community Intake Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective, and timely care across a high‑demand mental health service. You’ll guide consumers with compassion and clarity, helping them navigate towards the most appropriate, person‑centred treatment pathways. At the heart of this role is connection – linking the humans we care for with the exceptional humans we work alongside.
- Work within an experienced mental health multidisciplinary team delivering assessment, treatment and referral for consumers accessing the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service
- Receive dedicated orientation and structured development in mental health care, team processes and specialised interventions
- Be supported in morning huddles, daily multidisciplinary team reviews and afternoon handover meetings
- Build your confidence in delivering agile person‑centred, trauma‑informed care
- Build upon skills in therapeutic engagement, risk assessment, and recovery planning
- Participate in clinical supervision and mentoring tailored to your learning needs
- Enjoy working in both offices close to the beach, city centres and public transport
Where You’ll Be Working
The Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service (GNMHS) provides intake, triage, assessment, consultation, acute care, community care coordination and rehabilitation to consumers and their families. The GNMHS encompasses Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Raymond Terrace and Port Stephens Community Mental Health Sites. The Intake team enjoys a positive and supportive team culture, located in both Newcastle and Charlestown with the option to base yourself at either.
Think Surf Before Shift, Delicious Coffee At The Office Door Step, Hikes After Handover, Beach Walks For Supervision. Newcastle offers the ideal blend of laid‑back lifestyle and urban convenience.
- Stunning beaches, coastal walks, and national parks
- Vibrant arts, food, and music scenes
- Affordable living and great schools
- Just 2 hours to Sydney by train or car
Benefits
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full‑time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work‑life balance
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well‑being – discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current authority to practice with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work.
- Demonstrated previous experience in Mental Health Nursing or possess an interest and eagerness to learn and broaden their skills in this area.
What We're Looking For
- A genuine interest in developing a career in mental health
- Compassionate, open‑minded, and adaptable
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team – we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional Information
- Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part‑time and temporary part‑time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child‑secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need More Information?
- Position Description – click here.
- Find out more about applying for this position – click here.
Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‑home pay. Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting Salary PackagingPLUS at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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