Community Mental Health Nurse — Impact & Growth‑Driven Role
Hunter New England Local Health District
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Job summary
Hunter New England Local Health District is recruiting a Mental Health Registered Nurse for Newcastle Community Mental Health Service at James Fletcher Hospital. The role focuses on delivering person-centred mental health care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, with strong emphasis on supervision and professional development.
You will contribute to care planning, assessments and reviews, using evidence-based practice to support safe, effective care while maintaining professional
Qualifications
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Experience working within mental health settings.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a busy, collaborative MDT environment.
- Excellent communication and time management abilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, person-centred mental health nursing care.
- Deliver high-quality clinical services to achieve positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to assessment, care planning and review of needs.
- Build therapeutic relationships to support engagement and wellbeing.
- Work autonomously while seeking advice as needed.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement.
Skills
Job description
Hunter New England Local Health District is recruiting a Mental Health Registered Nurse for Newcastle Community Mental Health Service at James Fletcher Hospital. The role focuses on delivering person-centred mental health care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, with strong emphasis on supervision and professional development.
You will contribute to care planning, assessments and reviews, using evidence-based practice to support safe, effective care while maintaining professional
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