CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Mental Health Team Gosford

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1382.80 to $1941.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ610878
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th October 2025 at 11:59 pm

Are you ready to bring your passion for mental health nursing to a role where your skills truly matter? Join our dedicated team at Gosford Hospital’s Mental Health Inpatient Unit, and be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, expert care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

About the Opportunity

As an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse at Gosford Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in delivering acute mental health care to individuals experiencing crisis and requiring hospital admission. Working within a supportive and multidisciplinary team, we provide a supported transition pathway mentored by Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), enabling you to develop confidence and competence in your role while delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

In this role you will also contribute to effective care planning and coordination across mental health services to promote recovery and continuity of care.

Working on a rotating 7-day roster, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health outcomes of the Central Coast community while growing your professional skills in a challenging and rewarding setting.

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

About You

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality mental health care in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Committed to person-centred, family-inclusive, and culturally sensitive care.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on individuals experiencing mental health crises.
• Motivated to contribute to a supportive team focused on improving community mental health outcomes.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Need More Information?
Debbie Morris
Phone: 02 4320 2728
Email: debbie.morris1@health.nsw.gov.au

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

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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. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. 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.

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