Registered Nurse Mental Health – EMHAART - Coffs Harbour

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District in Coffs Harbour NSW is recruiting a Registered Nurse for the new Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART). The role involves intake, triage, initial assessment and referrals to mental health or SUD services across MNCLHD.

A 7-day rotating roster, including night duty, is required. You must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and have experience in mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
• Experience delivering high-quality care within outpatient, acute hospital and mental health settings.
• Ability to perform intake, triage and comprehensive consumer assessments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-informed nursing care within EMHAART and IMHAOD contexts.
• Contribute to front-end 24/7 referral, access and entry pathways for mental health and substance use services.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to coordinate assessment, triage and referral services.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment, prioritise care and promote recovery for consumers.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse Mental Health – EMHAART - Coffs Harbour

Mid North Coast Local Health District – Coffs Harbour NSW

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:81748.17 - 114771.98
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ702056
Applications Close:Monday November 9th 2026

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

Mid North Coast Integrated Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (IMHAOD) will implement a new Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART) service that provides safe and easily accessible pathways aimed at improving consumer outcomes and experiences. The service will provide advice, triage, initial assessment, and referral service to facilitate access to the appropriate mental health or substance use disorders (SUD) services for the people of MNCLHD across their lifespan. MNCLHD has a wide distribution of consumers that have challenges accessing services resulting in the need to refine and centralise ‘front-end’ 24/7 referral, access, and entry pathways as a priority to IMHAOD services.

This position will be working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver MHAOD services to the consumers which include intake, triage and assessment as part of the EMHAART. Practice and promote safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

To work collaboratively with other service providers/agencies to promote assertive and timely service delivery for clients in the provision of holistic evidence-based care in accordance with MNCLHD and Ministry of Health policies and directive.

About You

You are a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and experience delivering high-quality care within outpatient, acute hospital, and mental health settings. You bring strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills, enabling you to provide safe, evidence-based care while responding effectively to the diverse and often complex needs of consumers.

With a sound understanding of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) services, you are experienced in frontline intake, triage, and comprehensive consumer assessments. Your ability to apply clinical judgement and advanced problem‑solving skills allows you to make informed decisions, prioritise care appropriately, and support positive outcomes for consumers presenting with a range of mental health and substance use concerns.

You are an effective communicator who builds strong therapeutic relationships through compassionate, respectful, and professional interactions. Combined with well‑developed written, verbal, interpersonal, and information technology skills, you are able to communicate clearly with consumers, families, carers, and healthcare teams while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and facilitating coordinated care.

Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you excel at planning, implementing, and coordinating outcome‑focused care that supports recovery and promotes consumer wellbeing. Your organisational skills, adaptability, and commitment to person‑centred practice enable you to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.

Reliable and flexible, you are committed to meeting the needs of both consumers and the service, with the capacity to work across a seven‑day rotating roster, including public holidays and night duty. Supported by a current driver's licence, you are well equipped to provide responsive and accessible care across a range of clinical and community‑based environments.

Diversity and Inclusion liesat 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au .

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.

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

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For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Pearce on 0492 649 *** or **************@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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