CCLHD - Registered Nurse, Mental Health, Wyong Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1382.80 - $1941.40 per week
Location: Wyong Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ594366
Applications Close: Sunday 24 August at 11:59pm 2025
Our Mental Health unit fosters a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment. As a Registered Nurse, Mental Health you'll play a vital role within the multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients and clients across the health service. They also take on leadership responsibilities by guiding, overseeing, and supporting other nursing staff including Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing. To ensure the provision of high-quality, patient-centred care.
About the Role
Registered Nurses deliver safe, competent, and person-centred care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards of Practice. They perform nursing interventions within their scope to support patients in achieving health and wellbeing goals, while coordinating care to ensure positive outcomes. This includes comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, alongside accurate documentation in electronic systems to meet legal and clinical requirements.
Working within a collaborative care model, Registered Nurses communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure care is responsive and aligned with individual needs. They also engage in ongoing professional development and performance review, while supervising and delegating tasks to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing in accordance with their qualifications and scope of practice, promoting high-quality, team-based care.
This is a perfect fit for an experienced Registered Nurse ready to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Show a commitment to ongoing professional development, actively engaging in learning opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Work with purpose, This is not just a job. It is a calling to make a real impact on the mental health journey of every person in your care.
- Demonstrate professional resilience and integrity, particularly in managing complex mental health presentations and behaviours with empathy, patience, and clinical insight.
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. You’re also welcome to reach out to our local Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
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 annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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 Brendan Burnett on:
Phone: 02 4394 7809
Email: Brendan.Burnett@health.nsw.gov.au
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