Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour, $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 per week
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ673093
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental illness? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Mental Health team.
About the Opportunity
As a Registered Nurse in Mental Health, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care to consumers across a range of mental health settings. You will provide person-centred nursing care, support positive health outcomes, and contribute to creating a safe, therapeutic environment for consumers and their families.
This position plays a key role in supporting consumers on their recovery journey while promoting quality, safety, and continuity of care. In this role you will:
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Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessment and management, to support consumers in achieving their recovery goals.
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Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Accurately document and maintain healthcare information in relevant electronic systems to support safe, effective, and legally compliant care.
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Collaborate with consumers, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care.
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 Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Recent postgraduate clinical experience in mental health with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
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Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and clinical communication skills, including the effective use of information technology.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries.
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A commitment to recovery-oriented, consumer-focused, and trauma-informed care that values the involvement of families and carers.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, adapt to changing environments, and demonstrate resilience, integrity, and accountability.
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.
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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.
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.
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