Mental Health - Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered Specific Sites

NSW Health; New South Wales; Remote; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentives up to $10,000

Salary packaging

4 weeks annual leave

6 weeks annual leave for full-time

Allocated Days Off

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport discounts

Clinical supervision and professional

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Mental Health Enrolled Nurse to deliver patient-centred nursing care under supervision within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on compassionate support for individuals and families across the mental health service, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and professional development.

Locations include Tamworth, Morisset, Taree, Maitland and Newcastle, offering rural incentives, salary packaging, generous leave and

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• A person-centred approach to nursing and a commitment to respecting the rights, needs and choices of patients and their families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to challenging or changing situations.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage your own emotional responses in challenging situations.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW.
• Valid work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-centred nursing care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for patients, families and carers.
• Support patients and families through challenging periods with empathy and advocacy.
• Contribute to delivery and evaluation of quality nursing care.
• Help patients understand their care and make informed decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Prioritisation

Education

Authority to Practice as Enrolled Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Mental Health - Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered Specific Sites

Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time | Temporary Full & Part Time | Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration:$75,011.91 – $81,508.14 +Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Allowances + Rural Health Incentives*
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ696941
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with regular interviews held on site.

Make a difference through every interaction

As a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse, you'll play an important role in supporting people through challenging periods of their lives. You'll provide individualized, person-centred nursing care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for patients, families and carers.

This is an opportunity to use your mental health experience, communication skills and empathy to build positive relationships, understand individual needs and provide care that respects each person's rights, choices and dignity. You'll contribute to the delivery and evaluation of quality nursing care, advocate for patients and help them and their families understand their care and make informed decisions.

Choose the location that works for you

Tamworth
Experience the benefits of a vibrant regional centre with a strong sense of community, while making a meaningful difference to people across the New England region.

Taree
Combine a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the opportunity to provide mental health care to communities across the Manning region.

Morisset
Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with easy access to Lake Macquarie, while working in a growing community and making a meaningful difference to people across the Hunter region.

Maitland
Enjoy the best of both worlds in Maitland - a vibrant regional lifestyle, rich heritage and easy access to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and beautiful beaches.

Newcastle
Stay close to the coast and city while accessing opportunities across a range of mental health services, including Mater Mental Health, John Hunter Children's Hospital and Nexus.

Whether you're looking for a tree change, coastal lifestyle, regional community or the convenience of Newcastle, there's an opportunity to find the right fit for you.

*Rural Health Incentives and relocation support are location dependent.

What you'll need

Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA

A person-centred approach to nursing and a commitment to respecting the rights, needs and choices of patients and their families

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex environment

Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to challenging or changing situations

Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development

Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage your own emotional responses in challenging situations

Eligibility to drive in NSW

Valid work rights in Australia

The role requires an Enrolled Nurse who is compassionate, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to build positive relationships and contribute effectively to a person-centred model of care.

What we offer

Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year* Location dependent

Salary packaging available

4 weeks annual leave, pro rata for part-time employees

6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses

Allocated Days Off for full-time employees

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family

Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development

Opportunities to develop your career across a diverse mental health service

Supportive multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to broaden your mental health experience

*Location and eligibility requirements apply.

Your experience can make a difference

Whether you're looking to build on your existing mental health experience, take your skills to a new community or find a location that better suits your lifestyle, Hunter New England Mental Health Service has opportunities across Tamworth, Morisset, Taree and Newcastle.

Bring your experience. Bring your empathy. Make a difference in mental health.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.