Mental Health - Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered Specific Sites
Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time | Temporary Full & Part Time | Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration:$75,011.91 – $81,508.14 +Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Allowances + Rural Health Incentives*
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ696941
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with regular interviews held on site.
Make a difference through every interaction
As a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse, you’ll play an important role in supporting people through challenging periods of their lives. You’ll provide individualised, person-centred nursing care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for patients, families and carers.
This is an opportunity to use your mental health experience, communication skills and empathy to build positive relationships, understand individual needs and provide care that respects each person’s rights, choices and dignity. You’ll contribute to the delivery and evaluation of quality nursing care, advocate for patients and help them and their families understand their care and make informed decisions.
Choose the location that works for you
With opportunities across Tamworth, Taree, Maitland, Morisset and Newcastle, you can choose a location and lifestyle that suits you while building your career in mental health.
Tamworth
Experience the benefits of a vibrant regional centre with a strong sense of community, while making a meaningful difference to people across the New England region.
Taree
Combine a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the opportunity to provide mental health care to communities across the Manning region.
Morisset
Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with easy access to Lake Macquarie, while working in a growing community and making a meaningful difference to people across the Hunter region.
Maitland
Enjoy the best of both worlds in Maitland - a vibrant regional lifestyle, rich heritage and easy access to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and beautiful beaches.
Newcastle
Stay close to the coast and city while accessing opportunities across a range of mental health services, including Mater Mental Health, John Hunter Children's Hospital and Nexus.
Whether you're looking for a tree change, coastal lifestyle, regional community or the convenience of Newcastle, there’s an opportunity to find the right fit for you.
*Rural Health Incentives and relocation support are location dependent.
What you'll need
Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
Experience in mental health nursing
A person-centred approach to nursing and a commitment to respecting the rights, needs and choices of patients and their families
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex environment
Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to challenging or changing situations
Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage your own emotional responses in challenging situations
Eligibility to drive in NSW
Valid work rights in Australia
The role requires an Enrolled Nurse who is compassionate, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to build positive relationships and contribute effectively to a person-centred model of care.
What we offer
Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year* Location dependent
Salary packaging available
4 weeks annual leave, pro rata for part-time employees
6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
Allocated Days Off for full-time employees
Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family
Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development
Opportunities to develop your career across a diverse mental health service
Supportive multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to broaden your mental health experience
*Location and eligibility requirements apply.
Your experience can make a difference
Whether you’re looking to build on your existing mental health experience, take your skills to a new community or find a location that better suits your lifestyle, Hunter New England Mental Health Service has opportunities across Tamworth, Morisset, Taree and Newcastle.
Bring your experience. Bring your empathy. Make a difference in mental health.
Apply now and find the location and opportunity that’s right for you.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
Contacts:
Nicole Asimus - Nicole.Asimus@health.nsw.gov.au - Mental Health Centre
Caitlin Morton - Caitlin.Morton@health.nsw.gov.au - Maitland and Manning (Taree) Mental Health Inpatient Units
Priscilla Zifodya- Priscilla.Zifodya@health.nsw.gov.au - Tamworth and Armidale (Clarke Centre) Mental Health Inpatient Units
Aaron Tammekand- Aaron.Tammekand@health.nsw.gov.au - Morisset Hospital
For all other general enquiries:
HNELHD-MHNursingrecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
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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The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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