Registered Nurse – Emergency Department in Riverside

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ697309

Applications Close: Monday 2nd November 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:

Mid North Coast Integrated Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (IMHAOD) will implement a new Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART) service that provides safe and easily accessible pathways aimed at improving consumer outcomes and experiences. The service will provide advice, triage, initial assessment, and referral service to facilitate access to the appropriate mental health or substance use disorders (SUD) services for the people of MNCLHD across their lifespan.

MNCLHD has a wide distribution of consumers that have challenges accessing services resulting in the need to refine and centralise 'front-end' 24/7 referral, access, and entry pathways as a priority to IMHAOD services. This position will be working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver MHAOD services to the consumers which include intake, triage and assessment as part of the EMHAART.

Practice and promote safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. To work collaboratively with other service providers/agencies to promote assertive and timely service delivery for clients in the provision of holistic evidence-based care in accordance with MNCLHD and Ministry of Health policies and directive.

About You:

You are a highly capable and compassionate Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and experience delivering high-quality care across outpatient and acute hospital settings. You bring strong clinical knowledge and well-developed nursing skills, enabling you to provide comprehensive assessment, intervention, and support to consumers while maintaining a focus on safe, person-centred care.

You are recognised for your clinical problem-solving abilities and your capacity to make sound decisions in complex and dynamic healthcare environments. With a strong understanding of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) services, you are skilled in frontline intake, triage, and comprehensive MHAOD assessments, ensuring consumers receive timely, appropriate, and effective care pathways.

Your excellent communication skills, supported by proficiency in information technology and clinical documentation, allow you to engage effectively with consumers, families, carers, and healthcare professionals. You are adept at building therapeutic relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver outcome-focused care tailored to individual needs.

Organised, adaptable, and committed to excellence, you are experienced in managing competing priorities while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism. You thrive in team-based environments, contribute positively to service delivery, and are dedicated to improving health outcomes for consumers.

With a current driver's licence and the flexibility to participate in a seven-day rotating roster, including public holidays and night duty, you are well equipped to support the needs of both the service and the community.

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.

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 NSW Health Conditions.

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