Endorsed Enrolled & Registered Nurses - Mental Health

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the‑art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community‑focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on‑site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as Mental Health Nurse:

Our Mental Health facility has recently expanded to 68 voluntary inpatient beds. With construction now complete, we have various opportunities available for highly motivated and experienced EEN’s and RN’s to work within our friendly, dynamic and supportive Mental Health Service, which also offers a co‑located Outpatient Day Program. Full‑time, part‑time and casual opportunities available (day and night shift).

About you (essential criteria):

- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
- Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA




- Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights required.
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience within a Mental Health Unit
- Sound clinical knowledge with demonstrated planning and evaluation skills.
- A commitment to customer service and quality improvement and ongoing professional development
- A positive attitude and an adaptable approach to problem solving and decision making within a cohesive team environment.
- Organisational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical timeframes
- Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
- An understanding of NSQHS and ability to apply to clinical care.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or working towards.
- Experience facilitating groups including psychoeducation, CBT, DBT or similar
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance as relevant to nursing practice.
- Familiarity with desktop applications, including WebPAS, HoNOS, DASS & PEX data highly regarded
- Understanding of Private Hospital landscape.

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.

Healthe Care is an equal chance employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

- Attractive Remuneration Package – Highest paid nurses in the Maitland / Newcastle region
- Collaboration with like‑minded professionals across a multi‑disciplinary team
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
- Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
- Fitness Passport
- Discounted Massages on‑site

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📌 Endorsed Enrolled & Registered Nurses - Mental Health (Maitland)
🏢 Maitland Private Hospital
📍 Maitland