Registered Nurse
Be the nurse who makes every day safer and brighter - join Newcastle Community Mental Health and grow your skills in a dynamic, supportive, multidisciplinary team.
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ617262
Applications Close: Sunday, 30th November 2025
About us:
Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, located at the James Fletcher Hospital site, is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care. We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Our service prides itself on a collaborative approach to mental health, fostering a supportive and innovative environment for both staff and clients.
About your new role:
In this role, you will provide outstanding clinical services to clients and their families/caregivers, ensuring the best possible health outcomes for our service users. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced Mental Health Service, working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You should also be adept at working both independently and collaboratively, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in both environments.
About you:
You are an experienced Mental Health professional with expertise in a range of clinical settings. You excel in a busy, fast-paced Mental Health Service as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. You are capable of working both independently and collaboratively, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in both settings.
How you'll be supported:
Newcastle Community Mental Health Service offers an exceptional orientation program, ensuring a smooth transition into your role. We place a strong emphasis on supervision, education, and training, providing robust support to help you excel and develop professionally.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
What we can offer you:
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:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on Adam.Heuston@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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