At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental health patients through compassionate care and build meaningful relationships.
- Company: Join Hunter New England Mental Health Service, a leader in mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, generous leave, and rural health incentives.
- Other info: Flexible locations across regional NSW with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with mental health experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 57.88 - 57.88 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time | Temporary Full & Part Time | Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 – $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Allowances + Rural Health Incentives*
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with regular interviews held on site.
Make a difference where it matters most. Mental health nursing is more than providing clinical care - it’s about building trust, seeing the person behind the presentation and supporting people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
At Hunter New England Mental Health Service, you’ll have the opportunity to use your experience, empathy and clinical skills to make a meaningful difference to people living with mental illness, as well as their families and carers. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care, advocate for patients and support them to understand their care and make informed decisions about their health. Your ability to build relationships, adapt to changing needs and respond calmly in complex situations will make a genuine difference every day.
We’re looking for Registered Nurses with experience in mental health who are adaptable, empathetic and passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Choose the location that works for you with opportunities across Armidale, Taree, Morisset and Newcastle, allowing you to choose a location and lifestyle that suits you while building your career in mental health.
- Armidale: Enjoy regional living, a close-knit community and the opportunity to make 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.
Rural Health Incentives and relocation support are location dependent.
Every interaction can make a difference. You’ll support people across different stages of life - including children, adolescents, adults and older people - and work with individuals and families with diverse experiences and needs.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To:
- Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and families
- Use your mental health experience to support positive patient outcomes
- Provide person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team
- Advocate for patients and support informed decision-making
- Respond to changing clinical needs and complex situations
- Develop your clinical skills across diverse mental health settings
- Make a tangible difference to people, families and communities
The role requires nurses who can work within a complex environment, manage competing priorities, communicate effectively and apply clinical knowledge, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to patient care.
What You'll Need:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Experience in mental health nursing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice
- Eligibility to drive in NSW
- Valid work rights in Australia
Please note: We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
What We Offer:
- Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year* Location dependant
- 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
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 Morisset, Armidale, 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?
- Contacts: HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
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.
Mental Health RN in Newcastle employer: Hunter New England Local Health District
At Hunter New England Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values collaboration, professional growth, and the well-being of our staff. As a Social Worker Level 3 at our Wallsend Campus, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to empowering young families while enjoying benefits such as ongoing professional development, salary packaging options, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, all within a warm and inclusive environment that reflects the community we care for.
Contact Details:
Hunter New England Local Health District Recruitment Team
