Whether you're an experienced mental health nurse or brand new to the specialty, we'll give you the tools, training, and team environment to grow and succeed.
Employment Type: Permanent Full/Part Time, Temporary Full/Part Time and Casual - choose what suits you
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 12% Super + Allowances
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,009 + $2,650 for meals
* Rural incentives: Up to $10,000 in the first year ($5,000 annually ongoing, location dependent*)
* Relocation assistance available
* Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships for you and your family
* Six weeks' annual leave + Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
Location Options: Whether you're seeking the lifestyle of a coastal town or the connection of a rural community, we have a role that's right for you:
* Newcastle (Mater Mental Health, James Fletcher Hospital), Morisset, Maitland, Taree*, Tamworth*, Armidale* *Rural incentives apply
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ590445
Applications Close: Wednesday, 6th August 2025
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Why join us?
We offer a supportive culture, structured training, and a team that genuinely cares about each other, our consumers, and the communities we serve. Katherine, Deputy Director of Mental Health Nursing, says "Our passionate and supportive teams offer strong camaraderie, lifelong friendships, and genuine career growth".
You Can Also Expect
* Strong multicultural team culture and peer support
* A diverse and rewarding career, providing culturally diverse, safe and inclusive care
* Ongoing education, clinical supervision, and leadership support
* Broaden your skills by working across life stages- from child and adolescent to adult and older persons
* Flexible contracts to suit your lifestyleSupport consumers to build resilience, self-manage recovery, and maintain well-being using trauma-informed, recovery-focused care with a skilled multidisciplinary team
New to Mental Health Nursing?
We provide a comprehensive orientation including:A four-day introductory course covering key mental health concepts, recovery models, the Mental Health Act, and more,Supernumerary days with ward mentorshipOn-shift support from educatorsOnline learning via Mental Health Pathways in Practice- online learning co-designed with clinicians and lived-experience voices
What You'll Need
* AHPRA registration as a Registered NurseNSW driver's licence (or willingness to obtain)
* To be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.
* Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
We'd love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and grow your career in a service that values you.
For more information
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Price on Katherine.Price@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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
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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 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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