Make a difference in mental health. Join a supportive team where your skills, development and wellbeing matter.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695044

Location:James Fletcher Hospital

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, located at the James Fletcher Hospital site.

Our service is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred mental health care to people within the Newcastle community. You’ll join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation and delivering positive outcomes for clients and their families. This is an opportunity to work in a varied community mental health environment where you can use your clinical expertise while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

From day one, you’ll be supported through an exceptional orientation program designed to help you transition confidently into the role. We place a strong emphasis on clinical supervision, education and training, providing ongoing opportunities to strengthen your practice and support your professional development. Reporting to the HSM2 Team Manager, you’ll be part of a team committed to providing high-quality care while supporting each other to deliver the best possible outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse within Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, you’ll provide high-quality clinical care to clients and their families and carers across the community.

You will:

• Provide comprehensive, person-centred mental health nursing care.
• Deliver high-quality clinical services focused on achieving positive health outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to assessment, care planning, intervention and ongoing review of client needs.
• Build therapeutic relationships that support engagement, recovery and wellbeing.
• Work effectively within a dynamic and fast-paced mental health environment.
• Use clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to support safe and effective care.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other health professionals to support coordinated care.
• Work autonomously while knowing when to seek advice and support.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement within the service.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing compassionate, recovery-focused care and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience working within mental health and across a range of clinical settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work confidently in a busy and fast-paced mental health environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families and carers.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred and recovery-focused practice.
• A genuine commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and quality improvement.

What we can offer you:

✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

✅ 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

Additional Information

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.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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 [email protected] for confidential support.

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For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

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

Stepping Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor 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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch 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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