Registered Nurse Acute Care Team

Join a team where support growth and meaningful impact are at the heart of everything you do.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until April 2027
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$74317.94 - $104336.27 Per Annum 12% Super Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Location: James Fletcher Campus Newcastle Awabakal Country
Requisition ID:REQ659432

Applications Close: Wednesday 6^th May 2026

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.

Where youll be working
Based in Newcastle the Greater Newcastle Acute Care Team is a highly supportive specialist mental health service focused on helping adults through acute episodes without the need for hospital admission. Youll be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team that genuinely looks out for one anotherworking across home visits telehealth phone support and clinic appointments to deliver care where its needed most.

About the role
As a Registered Nurse within the Acute Care Team youll play a vital role in delivering timely high-quality mental health care during critical moments. This is a dynamic and rewarding position where your clinical skills directly contribute to stabilising individuals in crisis and supporting them safely within the community.

Youll be backed by strong clinical leadership and a collaborative team structure giving you the confidence to focus on what matters mostyour patients. Every day offers variety autonomy and the opportunity to make an immediate difference.

About you
Youre a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse who thrives in fast-paced environments and values teamwork and support. You bring a strong foundation in mental health care with the ability to communicate effectively during high-pressure situations and build trust with patients and their families.

Your key strengths include:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• A valid NSW drivers licence for community-based care

• Clear confident communication especially in crisis situations

• Adaptability and resilience in acute mental health settings

• A collaborative mindset working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams

Why this role is rewarding
This is more than just a job its an opportunity to be part of a service that truly makes a difference. Youll help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions support people through some of their most challenging moments and see the real impact of your care every day. With strong leadership ongoing support and a team that values your contribution youll be set up to succeed and grow.

If youre looking for a role where your skills are valued your development is supported and your work has genuine purpose this is it!

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What We Can Offer You

• Be part of Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero contribute to a forward-thinking environmentally conscious health system making a real difference for future generations.

• Enjoy the convenience of proximity to shopping cafés and essential services making your workday that much easier and more enjoyable.

• Benefit from Monthly Allocated Days Off (ADOs) for full-time employees giving you extra time to recharge reset and maintain balance.

• Take advantage of generous annual leave with 4 weeks standard (pro-rata for part-time).

• Boost your take-home pay with Salary packaging options up to $11600 plus the added flexibility of novated leasing.

• Stay active and prioritise your wellbeing with the Fitness Passport offering discounted gym memberships for you and your family.

• Feel supported both at work and at home with a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family whenever you need it.