Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1566.7 - $2199.59 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ680119
Application close: Sunday 16th August 2026 at 11.59pm
Emergency Department Mental Health Triage Registered Nurse (ED MHT RN)
Join our dynamic Emergency Department Mental Health Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, consumer-centred mental health care to people presenting in crisis.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing acute mental health crises and thrive in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment, we encourage you to apply.
About The Opportunity
As an ED Mental Health Triage Registered Nurse (ED MHT RN), you will provide expert clinical consultation and comprehensive mental health assessments for consumers presenting to the Emergency Department requiring specialist mental health support. You will be responsible for undertaking acute mental health assessments, including mental health triage, mental state examinations, risk assessments, and crisis interventions, while developing and implementing appropriate care strategies.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will partner closely with the ED Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade , Psychiatric Registrars, Emergency Department clinicians, PACER, the Acute Care Team, Mental Health Inpatient Units, and community mental health services to ensure timely, coordinated, and person-centred care.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You are a highly experienced mental health nurse with:
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
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Extensive post-registration experience in mental health nursing, supported by postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing or a commitment to completing them.
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Demonstrated expertise in acute mental health assessment, including triage, mental state examination, risk identification, and crisis intervention.
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Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional consumer-focused care.
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The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, showing initiative and sound clinical judgement.
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Advanced computer literacy, including experience using electronic medical record systems and other digital health technologies.
This position operates on a 24-hour, 7-day rotating roster, and flexibility to work across all shifts is essential.
Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:
Work-Life Balance
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave
Financial Benefits
- Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
- Novated leasing options
- Relocation assistance (where eligible)
Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Access discounted private health insurance
Career Growth
- Access to professional development and education
- Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District
Need More Information?
Tim Moore
Phone: 0488 600 491
Email: [email protected]
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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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