Overview
Deliver meaningful, person-centred mental health care to older people in a supportive, close-knit community team based in Charlestown. Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging. Location: Charlestown Community Services Centre. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Registered Nurse. Hours Per Week: 38. Closing: Sunday 28th September 2025.
About the Role
Based at the newly provisioned Charlestown Health Centre, you'll be part of the Greater Newcastle Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) community team. Our small, multidisciplinary team is co-located with Adult Community and CAMHS services, offering a collaborative and family-friendly working environment. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical case management and mental health care to:
* People generally aged over 65 years
* Aboriginal people aged over 50 years
* Individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
You'll work closely with experienced senior staff, including an OPMH Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Director, and Clinical Nurse Consultant, who will provide ongoing clinical guidance, supervision, and professional support.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical case management and mental health care for older adults within a community setting.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver person-centred care.
* Monitor and support treatment plans, recovery goals, and risk management with senior staff guidance.
* Engage with patients and families to promote wellbeing and independence.
What We're Looking For
* Demonstrated experience in clinical case management in a community mental health setting.
* A strong understanding of mental health issues affecting older people.
* The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Us
* Be part of a small, passionate team making a real difference.
* Flexible and family-friendly working conditions.
* Professional development support and clinical supervision.
* Free parking and nearby shopping and amenities.
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
* 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.
How to Apply and Additional Information
Apply now and help shape the future of older persons' mental health care in our community. For role related queries contact: Jackie Robinson at jackie.robinson1@health.nsw.gov.au. Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Assistance addressing selection criteria is available. This is a Category A position. NSW Health policy PD2024_015 applies to Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy. Hunter New England Health is committed to a child-safe environment and inclusive recruitment. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport. Temporary visa holders may be offered employment only if no suitable local candidate is identified. This position is full time; part-time arrangements will be considered (minimum 4 days per week). An eligibility list will be created for future permanent or temporary vacancies.
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