Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ674923
Applications Close: Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join the Acute Care Team (ACT) at Central Coast Local Health District and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering timely, high-quality mental health care to individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns across the Central Coast community.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your clinical expertise, assessment skills and commitment to person-centred care will directly support consumers and their families during times of crisis.
This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. In this role you will:
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Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and provide timely acute care and crisis intervention.
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Deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care through effective case management and clinical support.
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Triage referrals and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, families and external stakeholders.
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Provide expert mental health nursing advice while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and promoting best practice.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Recent experience delivering mental health assessments, acute care interventions and crisis response.
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Strong clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care.
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A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, quality improvement, and the resilience, integrity and accountability to thrive in a dynamic clinical environment.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
