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🔍 Waratah, Waratah Campus | Hunter

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Registered Nurse
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Hunter New England Local Health District
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REQ696924 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time | Temporary Full & Part Time | Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 – $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Allowances + Rural Health Incentives*
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ696924
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with regular interviews held on site.

 

Make a difference where it matters most

Mental health nursing is more than providing clinical care -it’s about building trust, seeing the person behind the presentation and supporting people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

 

At Hunter New England Mental Health Service, you’ll have the opportunity to use your experience, empathy and clinical skills to make a meaningful difference to people living with mental illness, as well as their families and carers.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care, advocate for patients and support them to understand their care and make informed decisions about their health. Your ability to build relationships, adapt to changing needs and respond calmly in complex situations will make a genuine difference every day.

We’re looking for Registered Nurses with experience in mental health who are adaptable, empathetic and passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

 

Choose the location that works for you

With opportunities across Armidale, Taree, Morisset and Newcastle, you can choose a location and lifestyle that suits you while building your career in mental health.

Armidale
Enjoy regional living, a close-knit community and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people across the New England region.

Taree
Combine a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the opportunity to provide mental health care to communities across the Manning region.

Morisset
Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with easy access to Lake Macquarie, while working in a growing community and making a meaningful difference to people across the Hunter region.

Newcastle
Stay close to the coast and city while accessing opportunities across a range of mental health services, including Mater Mental Health, John Hunter Children's Hospital and Nexus.

Whether you're looking for a tree change, coastal lifestyle, regional community or the convenience of Newcastle, there’s an opportunity to find the right fit for you.

*Rural Health Incentives and relocation support are location dependent.

 

Why Mental Health Nursing?

Every interaction can make a difference.

You’ll support people across different stages of life -including children, adolescents, adults and older people - and work with individuals and families with diverse experiences and needs.

 You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and families

  • Use your mental health experience to support positive patient outcomes

  • Provide person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team

  • Advocate for patients and support informed decision-making

  • Respond to changing clinical needs and complex situations

  • Develop your clinical skills across diverse mental health settings

  • Make a tangible difference to people, families and communities

 

The role requires nurses who can work within a complex environment, manage competing priorities, communicate effectively and apply clinical knowledge, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to patient care

 

What you'll need

  • Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

  • Experience in mental health nursing

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

  • Demonstrated clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice

  • Eligibility to drive in NSW

  • Valid work rights in Australia

Please note: We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.


What we offer

  • Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year* Location dependant

     

  • Salary packaging available

  • 4 weeks annual leave, pro rata for part-time employees

  • 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses

  • Allocated Days Off for full-time employees

  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

  • Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family

  • Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development

  • Opportunities to develop your career across a diverse mental health service

*Location and eligibility requirements apply.


Your experience can make a difference

Whether you’re looking to build on your existing mental health experience, take your skills to a new community or find a location that better suits your lifestyle, Hunter New England Mental Health Service has opportunities across Morisset, Armidale, Taree and Newcastle.

Bring your experience. Bring your empathy. Make a difference in mental health.

Apply now and find the location and opportunity that’s right for you.


Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

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
 

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. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. 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.


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. 
 The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

 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 hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

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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