Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2027
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ680092
Applications Close: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Join the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Emergency Department Mental Health Team and become part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and compassionate care to consumers presenting to the Emergency Department.
About the Opportunity
You will work alongside Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Psychiatric Registrars, Emergency Department clinicians, PACER, Acute Care Teams, inpatient units, and community mental health services, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely, evidence-based care for people experiencing acute mental health crises.
This position plays a key role in supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health crises by providing expert assessment, clinical leadership, and collaborative care within the Emergency Department. In this role you will:
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Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, triage, risk assessments, and crisis interventions for consumers presenting to the Emergency Department.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including ED clinicians, Mental Health Services, and community providers, to deliver safe, coordinated, person-centred care.
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Provide specialist mental health consultation, clinical expertise, and support to colleagues while contributing to education and quality improvement initiatives.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation, manage complex and competing priorities, and support effective patient flow in a fast-paced 24/7 Emergency Department environment.
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 AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with extensive post-registration mental health nursing experience and postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing (or currently working towards them).
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Proven expertise in acute mental health assessment, including triage, mental state examinations, risk assessment, and crisis intervention within a fast-paced clinical environment.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.
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Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously, confidently prioritising competing demands while delivering safe, consumer-centred care.
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A commitment to professional excellence, including ongoing learning, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster.
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.
