Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Newcastle
Applications close: Sunday the 13th of August

Make a difference in community mental health

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for mental health and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care?

Newcastle Community Mental Health Service is looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Clozapine team at the James Fletcher Hospital site.

This is an opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where your clinical expertise, communication skills and commitment to consumers and their families can make a genuine difference.

Where you’ll be working

Located at the James Fletcher Hospital site, Newcastle Community Mental Health Service provides high-quality mental health care within a collaborative and innovative environment.

You’ll become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for consumers and their families/carers.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse - Clozapine, you will provide outstanding clinical services to consumers and their families/carers, contributing to safe, effective and contemporary mental health care.

You’ll work within a busy and dynamic Mental Health Service, balancing independent practice with close collaboration across the multidisciplinary team.

Your responsibilities

- Providing high-quality clinical care to consumers accessing the Clozapine service.
- Supporting consumers and their families/carers through person-centred, recovery-focused care.
- Applying contemporary mental health nursing principles and practice.
- Working effectively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal consumer outcomes.
- Providing clinical consultation and support to GPs, CMOs and other service providers.




- Maintaining accurate clinical information across written, verbal and electronic formats.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse who is confident working in a fast‑paced clinical environment and passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Requirements

- Experience and knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, including Clozapine.
- An understanding of case management, shared‑care models and consumer and family/carer-focused interventions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong clinical documentation and information management skills.
- 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.

Benefits

- An exceptional orientation program ensuring smooth transition into your role
- Flexibility of work and a work life balance
- Experience across a diverse range of surgical specialties.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Salary Packaging:



is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or .

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.

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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of advantages such 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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📌 Registered Nurse - Clozapine (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Newcastle City Council