Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.59 Per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Kincumber Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ677222
Applications Close: Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for recovery-focused mental health care? Join the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to empowering people living with moderate to severe mental illness to achieve their recovery goals.
About the Opportunity
As a Registered Nurse within the Care Coordination Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting consumers throughout their mental health recovery journey. Working alongside Psychologists, Social Workers and other experienced clinicians, you will provide comprehensive assessments, care coordination, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions that make a genuine impact on people's lives.
This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care by coordinating comprehensive, person-centred support for consumers with moderate to severe mental health needs. In this role you will:
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Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and deliver recovery-focused, evidence-based nursing care.
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Develop and coordinate person-centred care plans in partnership with consumers, families, GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
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Provide care coordination and therapeutic interventions that support positive mental health outcomes and community wellbeing.
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Collaborate with and mentor colleagues while contributing to continuous improvement and best-practice mental health service delivery.
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 with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, supported by a Bachelor/Degree in Nursing and a current Australian Driver Licence.
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Demonstrated experience in mental health nursing, with the ability to deliver recovery-oriented, evidence-based care across a range of clinical settings.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships with consumers, families, carers, GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
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Excellent clinical assessment, care planning and case management skills, with the ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound clinical decisions.
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A commitment to professional excellence, including ongoing professional development, person-centred care and the values of NSW Health and Central Coast Local Health District.
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.
Need More Information?
Sheree Dimitrescu
Phone: 0414 192 221
Email:
[email protected]
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.
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