Registered Nurse
If you are passionate about mental health and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you!
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service | Raymond Terrace
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ551227
Applications Close: Thursday 20th March 2025
Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, based at the James Fletcher Hospital site and servicing Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace, is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care to our community. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team at our Raymond Terrace site. Our service focuses on a collaborative approach to mental health, promoting an environment of innovation and support for both staff and clients.
About your new role:
As a Registered Nurse with Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, you will provide exceptional clinical care to clients and their families/caregivers. Your role will directly contribute to achieving the best possible health outcomes for service users. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing essential services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You must be capable of working both independently and within a team, maintaining high standards of care and professionalism in both settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, client-centered care within a mental health service setting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
- Provide education and support to clients and their families/caregivers.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with service protocols.
- Participate in regular supervision, professional development, and training sessions.
About you:
You are a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with significant experience in mental health care. Your ability to thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment, combined with your expertise in a variety of clinical settings, makes you an ideal candidate for this role. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are committed to working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, you demonstrate autonomy, initiative, and efficiency when working independently.
At Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, we offer an exceptional orientation program to ensure your smooth transition into the role. We emphasize ongoing professional development, with strong support in the form of supervision, education, and training to help you grow and excel in your career.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
5) Part-time and/or job share arrangements may be considered
For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on Adam.Heuston@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
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
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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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD 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.
HNE 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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