Registered Nurse - Acute Care Team
Make immediate clinical impact helping adults manage acute episodes without admission.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until April 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ648647
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Applications Close: Tuesday, 7th April 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 Greater Newcastle Acute Care Team, a specialist mental health service dedicated to providing brief interventions for adults at risk of hospitalisation. You'll work across home visits, phone contact, telehealth and centre-based appointments throughout the Greater Newcastle region, collaborating within a cohesive multidisciplinary team focused on timely, effective crisis care. Together, this creates meaningful opportunities to support people during acute mental health episodes right where they need it most.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse – Acute Care Team, you'll deliver specialist mental health interventions to adults in the acute phase of illness, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions through rapid assessment, risk management and care coordination. You'll provide care via flexible modalities (home visits, telehealth, phone and clinic-based), working closely with psychiatrists, allied health and community partners to stabilise patients and support safe community management. Reporting to the Health Service Manager 3, this dynamic role lets you make immediate clinical impact while contributing to cohesive team operations.
About you
You're a flexible, fast-paced Registered Nurse with sound communication skills and a natural ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary mental health teams. You thrive in acute settings, responding effectively to rapidly changing patient needs.
You bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse
- NSW driver's licence (required for community work)
- Sound communication skills for crisis intervention and family engagement
- Ability to work flexibly in fast-moving acute mental health environments
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork supporting brief, effective interventions
These skills and qualities will help you excel in preventing hospitalisations, with comprehensive support from the Clinical Director, Team Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Nurse Consultant in a cohesive team environment.
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 Hannah Bates on Hannah.Bates@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 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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