Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health - Incentives Offered

Build Your Career as an Enrolled Nurse in Mental Health

Whether you’re beginning your career in mental health nursing or looking for your next step, we’ll set you up for success with training, mentorship, and supportive teams.

Choose your path, choose your lifestyle:
From the beaches of Newcastle to the community spirit of Maitland, to the wide-open spaces of Tamworth, Armidale, or Taree – there’s a place that fits your lifestyle.

What we offer you:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* (location dependent) 

• Flexible employment options – Permanent, Temporary, or Casual

• Relocation assistance to make your move easier

• Salary packaging (up to $9,009 + $2,650 meals & entertainment)

• Four weeks’ annual leave + allocated days off (for full-time employees)

• Up to 14 weeks’ paid parental leave

• Fitness Passport discounts for the whole family

Why you’ll love working with us:

You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and the communities we serve. Here, you’ll find:
✅ A diverse and rewarding career working across all life stages – children, adolescents, adults, and older persons
✅ Ongoing training, clinical supervision, and leadership support
✅ A multicultural team culture that values inclusivity and teamwork
✅ Flexible contracts that fit your lifestyle

New to Mental Health Nursing? We’ll support you with:

• A four-day introductory course to build your foundations in mental health

• Supernumerary days with ward-based mentorship

• On-shift support from educators

• Online learning co-designed with clinicians and people with lived experience

What you’ll need:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable)

• NSW Driver’s Licence (or willingness to obtain)

• Valid Australian work rights (sponsorship not available for this role)

This is your opportunity to grow a meaningful career in mental health nursing with the flexibility, support, and community you need to thrive.

👉 Apply now and find the role that fits your life.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) 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:

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.

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.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must 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. 

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 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

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