Overview
Registered Nurse, Community Older Peoples Mental Health. Based at the Charlestown Community Services Centre, you will deliver meaningful, person-centred mental health care to older people in a supportive, close-knit community team. This is a permanent full-time role, 38 hours per week.
Location: Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Registered Nurse. Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging. Closing: Sunday 28th September 2025.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical case management and mental health care to populations including: people generally aged over 65 years, Aboriginal people aged over 50 years, and individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness or severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a community setting co-located with Adult Community and CAMHS services.
* Work with experienced senior staff (OPMH Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Director, Clinical Nurse Consultant) who provide ongoing clinical guidance, supervision, and professional support.
What We're Looking For (Qualifications)
* 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.
Benefits and 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.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Additional Information
This is a Category A position. NSW Health policies on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination apply. Hunter New England Health is committed to child safety and to a diverse, inclusive workplace. For accommodations in the recruitment process, please request when applying. For confidential support, contact Rebecca Caldwell at health.nsw.gov.au.
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