CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Mental Health Acute Care Team
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date - 02 February 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1382.80 - $1941.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Mental Health Unit
Requisition ID: REQ597484
Applications Close: Thursday 21 August at 11:59 pm 2025
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse ready for your next challenge? Do you want your work to matter every single day? This is your opportunity to make a powerful difference in your own backyard, supporting people at their most vulnerable while building your professional career in a highly respected and supportive team.
About the Role
Based at Gosford Hospital, this position will provide acute care and crisis intervention in the Central Coast community. You will work a rotating 7 day roster within the team and may be required to support other mental health teams to provide safe and effective care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Acute Care Team (ACT) offers expert guidance to consumers, performs clinical mental health assessments, and provides consultations to carers and other healthcare professionals.
In this position, you will advocate for a client-centered, family-friendly, and carer-supportive approach when assisting consumers with mental health-related illnesses/disorders. Responsibilities include receiving and triaging referrals from inpatient and community mental health services, and the Mental Health Line. Additionally, the RN ACT will possess the necessary training and experience to offer expert mental health clinical expertise and nursing knowledge.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with consumers, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- Proactive in engaging with professional development and continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practice.
Passionate about supporting mental health consumers and contributing positively to the wellbeing of the Central Coast community.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact on: Rachael Cousins
Phone: 4320 2730
Email: rachael.cousins@health.nsw.gov.au
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