Join our team across a range of Registered Nurse vacancies within the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service. Whether you are looking for permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time opportunities - we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time Until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour +11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ569082
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Closing: Sunday, 11th May 2025 | Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Live, work, and thrive in Newcastle, where your career and lifestyle come together.

Are you a passionate and driven Registered Nurse with a heart for mental health? We’re looking for nurses just like you to join our forward-thinking team at the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service. Based in the vibrant coastal city of Newcastle, you’ll have the chance to build your career while enjoying a lifestyle that’s second to none.

Why join us?
Our service is built on a foundation of compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re a multidisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care. We take pride in fostering a positive and supportive work environment, where your ideas matter and your development is a priority.

What we offer you:

An exceptional orientation program to support your transition

Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Regular clinical supervision and access to training tailored to your interests

A welcoming and passionate team that values your expertise and wellbeing

The chance to be part of a leading mental health service making a real impact

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

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Why Newcastle?
Think surf before shift, hikes after handover, and weekends filled with farmers markets, live music, and coastal adventures. Newcastle offers:

A relaxed coastal lifestyle with all the perks of city living

Affordable living and excellent schools

Stunning beaches, national parks, and vibrant arts and food scenes

Easy access to Sydney (just 2 hours by train or car)

About your new role:
As a Registered Nurse within our service, you’ll be a crucial part of the team supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges. You’ll provide direct clinical care, contribute to care planning, and work closely with families, caregivers, and fellow health professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care

Collaborating in care planning and treatment with a multidisciplinary team

Supporting clients and their families through education and advocacy

Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and communication

Participating in supervision, education, and ongoing development opportunities

What we’re looking for:

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

Experience in, or a passion for, mental health nursing

Ability to work in a busy, evolving clinical setting with confidence and compassion

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

A team player who also thrives working independently

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on [email protected]

Whether you’re an experienced mental health nurse or keen to specialise in this rewarding field, we’d love to hear from you.

Come for the job. Stay for the lifestyle. Grow with the team.

Apply now and join us in shaping the future of mental health care in the Hunter region.