Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Newcastle is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Mental Health role. The position offers permanent, temporary, or casual employment options and a supportive work environment. Candidates should be AHPRA registered and have valid work rights in Australia. This role includes rural incentives and various benefits including relocation assistance and flexible contracts.

Benefits

Rural incentives up to $10,000

Salary packaging up to $9,009

Six weeks annual leave

Fitness Passport discounts

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.
• Willingness to obtain a NSW Driver’s Licence if not currently held.
• Candidates must have valid work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health nursing care across all life stages.
• Engage in ongoing training and clinical supervision.
• Support diverse and multicultural team culture.

Skills

AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

NSW Driver’s Licence

Valid work rights in Australia

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Mental Health role at Hunter New England Local Health District

Base pay range

A$36.38 / hr - A$51.08 / hr

Position details

Employment Type: Permanent Full / Part Time, Temporary Full / Part Time and Casual – choose what suits you

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ590445

Applications Close: Monday, 22nd September 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Location Options: Newcastle (Mater Mental Health, John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Nexus), Morisset, Maitland, Taree, Tamworth, Armidale; rural incentives apply.

What we offer you

• Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year (location dependent)
• Employment options that work for you – Permanent, Temporary, or Casual
• Relocation assistance to make your move easy
• Salary packaging (up to $9,009 + $2,650 meals & entertainment)
• Six weeks’ annual leave + Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• Up to 14 weeks’ paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport discounts for the whole family

Why you’ll love working with us

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares about each other and the communities we serve. Katherine Price, Deputy Director of Mental Health Nursing, says: Our passionate and supportive teams offer strong camaraderie, lifelong friendships, and genuine career growth.

Here, you’ll find

• A diverse and rewarding career working across all life stages – children, adolescents, adults, and older persons
• Ongoing training, clinical supervision, and leadership support
• A multicultural team culture that values inclusivity and collaboration
• Flexible contracts that fit your lifestyle

New to Mental Health Nursing?

We’ll provide a structured, supportive start including

• A four-day introductory course to build your foundations in mental health
• Supernumerary days with ward-based mentorship
• On-shift support from educators
• Online learning co-designed with clinicians and people with lived experience

What you’ll need

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• NSW Driver’s Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid work rights in Australia (we’re unable to offer sponsorship for this role)

This is your opportunity to shape a career in mental health nursing, with the flexibility, support, and community you need to thrive.

Apply now and find the role that fits your life.

For more information

• Position Description
• Applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Price on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Public Health