Registered Nurse - Acute Care Team
Deliver trauma informed care and relapse prevention in a collaborative outpatient service where your impact matters.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640959
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Applications Close: Sunday, 8th March 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
Where You’ll Be Working
Join the Acute Care Team within the Hunter Valley Lower Mid North Coast Mental Health Service, delivering timely outpatient care across the Hunter Valley and Lower Mid North Coast regions. This collaborative, supportive team provides consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up for adults and their families, with a strong focus on recovery, hospital-to-home transitions, medication monitoring, psychoeducation and relapse prevention. Working a dynamic 7-day rotating roster, you'll partner with local services to ensure seamless, person-centred continuity of care in a meaningful community setting.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse – Acute Care Team, you'll contribute clinical expertise to a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, contemporary care including intake, early intervention, shared care coordination and trauma-informed support. You'll build therapeutic relationships with consumers and families/carers, apply recovery-focused principles, and communicate effectively across stakeholders to optimise outcomes. Directly supported by senior leaders including the Manning Service Manager and the broader Manning Mental Health team, this role offers variety, impact and the chance to grow within acute outpatient mental health practice.
About You
You're a passionate, motivated mental health nurse who values person-centred, family-inclusive care and thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You bring strong interpersonal skills, a trauma-informed approach and confidence navigating complex situations, with a commitment to recovery, relapse prevention and positive therapeutic relationships.
You bring:
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated experience in mental health nursing (or strong interest and eagerness to develop skills in this area)
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel across the region for work
- Ability to work day and afternoon shifts across a 7-day rotating roster
- Proven capacity for multidisciplinary teamwork, effective communication and trauma-informed practice
You'll be welcomed with a comprehensive Mental Health Service Orientation and ongoing in-service support, plus encouragement and access to in-house and external training to support your professional growth and confidence in the role.
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅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
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Catriona South on Catriona.South@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
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