CCLHD - Registered Nurse, Mental Health

Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time, Contract end date: 5 July 2026

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1382.80 to $1941.40 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Wyong

Requisition ID: REQ587574

Applications Close:  Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Are you a compassionate and experienced mental health professional committed to delivering high-quality patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Mental Health Unit, where you will play a key role in providing safe, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs.

In this specialised role, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of comprehensive nursing care, with a focus on the assessment, planning, and implementation of strategies to manage patients experiencing acute mental illness, high-risk behaviours, or complex presentations.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in the Mental Health Ward at Wyong Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide clinical support, supervision to junior staff, and contribute to a positive, recovery-focused environment. This is a temporary full-time opportunity offering flexible work arrangements and a strong team culture.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

•        Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
•        Recent post graduate clinical experience in mental health and commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.
•        Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
•        Experience in mental health assessment, clinical documentation, and person-centred care planning.  

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.  

 
Benefit

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

•        Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. 

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.


Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact:
Hayden Sneddon

Phone: 02 4394 7801

Email: hayden.sneddon@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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