Inpatient mental health - electroconvulsive therapy coordinator

The ECT Coordinator is a clinical role responsible for the safe, efficient, and person-centred coordination of Electroconvulsive Therapy services within a mental health inpatient setting. The role ensures compliance with NSW Health's ECT standards, facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration, and supports patients throughout the ECT treatment journey—from pre-assessment to post-procedure recovery.

• Plan and manage ECT treatment schedules across inpatient and day surgery settings.
• Ensure all pre-treatment assessments, documentation, and consents are completed.
• Liaise with psychiatry, anaesthesia, and recovery teams to ensure smooth procedural flow.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment.
• Provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care before, during, and after ECT.
• Educate patients and carers about ECT, including risks, benefits, and recovery expectations.
• Address patient concerns and support emotional wellbeing throughout the treatment process.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Health's ECT Minimum Standards of Practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit records.
• Act as the central point of contact for ECT-related communication across teams.

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health.
• Minimum 3 years mental health experience.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health nursing and/or ECT coordination.
• Familiarity with NSW Health's ECT Policy Directive and local procedures.
• Understanding of legal and ethical considerations, including consent and Mental Health Act provisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in clinical leadership, supervision, and quality improvement.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Nolan House Inpatient Unit, Albury Base Hospital

Contact: Cindy Miller – Nurse Unit Manager, confidential discussion –

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and Working with Children checks.

All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.