Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Incentives Offered
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Overview
Grow your mental health nursing career with incentives, relocation support, and a lifestyle you'll love. NSW Health is recruiting experienced mental health nurses to work in regional New South Wales (Manning/Tamworth regions).
Employment Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
* Position Classification: Registered Nurse
* Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
* Incentives: Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months plus up to $5,000 each year thereafter under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
* Hours Per Week: Up to 38
* Location: Tamworth Hospital | Manning Hospital (apply early to secure preferred location)
* Closing: Sunday, 28 September 2025
* Requisition ID: REQ602560
What You'll Do
* Provide person-centred, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care
* Work across settings: community, inpatient, crisis, and rehabilitation
* Support people of all ages—from children to older adults
* Collaborate with Psychiatrists, Medical Officers, Allied Health, Peer Workers, and family/carers
* Empower consumers to build resilience, independence, and self-management
Where You'll Work
Two key regional locations within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD): Tamworth Mental Health Services and Manning region.
* Tamworth area: New England NSW location, brand-new Mental Health Unit opening March 2026 as part of a $700 million program.
* Relocation support available (housing, schooling, and community connections).
About the New Tamworth Facility
* 37-bed unit with 20-bed adult area, 5-bed adult high-acuity area, 8-bed older persons' area, 4-bed adolescent area, and on-site Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Services.
* Co-designed with staff, carers, consumers, and local Indigenous peoples; focuses on cultural care and sustainability.
Why Manning (Taree)?
* Coastal lifestyle with accessibility to beaches and national parks
* Relocation and community support; affordable living
* Proximity to major hubs (Port Macquarie, Newcastle)
Why You'll Love Working With Us
* Structured orientation and mentorship
* Ongoing education, supervision, and leadership development
* Inclusive, multicultural team culture
* Opportunities in inpatient and community settings
* Relocation assistance and settlement support
* Four weeks' annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) with extra days off
Qualifications & Requirements
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Valid or eligible ANMAC assessment under ANZSCO 254422
* NSW Driver's Licence (or ability to obtain)
Ready to Start Your Australian Adventure?
This role offers a lifestyle change, a career move, and a welcoming community. Apply now and we'll help you find the right fit for your life and future.
Information for Applicants
* Position description and application details are available via the links in the job listing.
* For role-related queries contact Katherine Price at Katherine.Price@health.nsw.gov.au
* All applicants should review NSW Health policy requirements regarding occupational assessment, screening and vaccinations prior to offer.
* Overseas applicants must have AHPRA registration and a positive ANMAC skills assessment prior to applying.
EEO & Contact
NSW Health is an inclusive employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact the HR team.
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