Registered Nurse Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service Community Intake Team

Whether youre an early-career nurse or someone looking to focus your skills wanting part time work or also looking for additional hours this is a great opportunity. We have a great team of wonderful and passionate humans- making GNMHS a really enjoyable place to work!


Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour 12% Super Salary Packaging
Employment Type: PermanentPart Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ615830
Applications Close: Sunday 30th November 2025

About the role - Registered Nurse with the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service Community Intake Team

As a Registered Nurse with the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service Community Intake Team you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe effective and timely care across a high-demand mental health service. Youll guide consumers with compassion and clarity helping them navigate towards the most appropriate person-centred treatment pathways. At the heart of this role is connection - linking the humans we care for with the exceptional humans we work alongside.

As a GNMHS Intake Nurse your role will involve but is not limited to:

• Work within an experienced mental health multidisciplinary team delivering assessment treatment and referral for consumers accessing the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service
• Receive dedicated orientation and structured development in mental health care team processes and specialised interventions
• Be supported in morning huddles daily multidisciplinary team reviews and afternoon handover meetings
• Build your confidence in delivering dynamic person-centred trauma-informed care
• Build upon skills in therapeutic engagement risk assessment and recovery planning
• Participate in clinical supervision and mentoring tailored to your learning needs
• Enjoy working in both offices close to the beach city centres and public transport

Where youll be working:

The Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service (GNMHS) provides intake triage assessment consultation acute care community care coordination and rehabilitation to consumers and their families. The GNMHS encompasses Newcastle Lake Macquarie Raymond Terrace and Port Stephens Community Mental Health Sites. The Intake team enjoy a positive and supportive team culture located in both Newcastle and Charlestown with the option to base yourself at either.

Think surf before shift delicious coffee at the office door step hikes after handover beach walks for supervision. Newcastle offers the ideal blend of laid-back lifestyle and urban convenience:

• Stunning beaches coastal walks and national parks
• Vibrant arts food and music scenes
• Affordable living and great schools
• Just 2 hours to Sydney by train or car

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Proximity to shopping and other services

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current authority to practice with AHPRA.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work.
• Demonstrated previous experience in Mental Health Nursing or possess an interest and eagerness to learn and broaden their skills in this area.

If this sounds like you we would love you to apply:

• A genuine interest in developing a career in mental health
• Compassionate open-minded and adaptable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment

Bring your dedication professionalism and heart for healthcare to our team - we cant wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.

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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.

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