Employment Type: Various Temporary Positions

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1566.70 - $2199.59 per week

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Location: Wyong Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ691839

Applications Close: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with notice in alignment with the applicable Award. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of people experiencing mental illness? Join CCLHD and become an integral part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, person-centred and recovery-oriented care.

About The Opportunity

As a Registered Nurse – Mental Health, you will play a vital role in supporting consumers, families and carers through some of their most challenging times.

Role

This position plays a key role in delivering compassionate, person-centred and recovery-focused mental health care, supporting consumers and their families to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes. In this role you will:

- Deliver safe, person-centred and recovery-focused mental health care.
- Assess, plan and coordinate care to support positive consumer outcomes.
- Build trusting partnerships with consumers, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide clinical leadership through effective communication, delegation and supervision.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You We are looking for someone who has:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with authority to practise in Australia.




- Recent postgraduate clinical experience in mental health nursing and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Strong clinical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A genuine commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred care.
- Resilience, integrity and accountability, with the ability to prioritise effectively and respond confidently to complex situations.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month/flexible part-time hours, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Brednan Burnett

Phone: 02 4394 7809

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.





Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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