Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ696367
Applications Close: Monday October 26th 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care for people experiencing mental health problems that reflect current National practice standards for mental health, current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

All nursing positions are expected to be able to work across all components of the mental health service including inpatient and community-based services.

About You
You are a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a strong commitment to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You bring demonstrated clinical knowledge, skills, and experience within mental health services, enabling you to provide recovery-oriented, person-centred care that promotes positive outcomes for consumers and their families.

You are recognised for your sound clinical judgement and problem-solving abilities, using comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills to respond effectively to complex and evolving patient needs. Your ability to make informed clinical decisions ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based care while supporting consumers throughout their mental health journey.

A confident and effective communicator, you utilise strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and information technology skills to engage with consumers, carers, and colleagues in a professional and respectful manner. You excel in building therapeutic relationships and fostering collaboration to support recovery-focused care planning and service delivery.

Working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, you have proven ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care that is outcome-focused and tailored to individual needs. Organised, adaptable, and resilient, you thrive in dynamic clinical environments and are committed to maintaining high standards of care while participating in a seven-day rotating roster, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure continuity and accessibility of mental health services.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.