Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: TBA
Requisition ID: REQ588339
Advertising Closes: 05 August 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

The Community Mental Health Nurse plays a key role in providing person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental illness in the community. The role includes relief cover and casual shifts within Case Management Team and the Acute Care Service. The role involves administering long-acting depot injections in the Depot Clinic and may include relief cover in the Clopine (Clozapine) Clinic. It may also include undertaking mental health triages, assessments, completing co-produced treatment plans and working towards recovery goals.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated and recovery-oriented care. Work in partnership with service users, carers, and families to ensure holistic, least re-strictive, culturally safe care is provided.

Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care for people experiencing mental health problems that reflect current National practice standards for mental health, current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

All nursing positions are expected to be able to work across all components of the mental health service including inpatient and community-based services

The MNCLHD are currently seeking Registered Nurse's to join our amazing team in the Mental Health Unit at Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

About you

• Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated nursing skills, knowledge and ability relevant to area within the mental health service.
• Demonstrated clinical problem solving skills to maximise patient care
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate patient care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome based care.
• Participation in a seven day rotating roster including public holiday and night duty.

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Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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For role related queries or questions contact Serena Kerins on [email protected] or 02 6656 7904

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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