Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health - CAMHS
More than just your next nursing role - discover a career with variety, growth and opportunity at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley.
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Hunter Valley Mental Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: Sunday 25th October
An exciting opportunity exists to join our supportive and energetic team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley.
CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at the HNE High Street campus in Maitland, however, may be required to travel to other parts of the Hunter Valley area within work time with other staff.
Located close to Maitland City centre and free parking available on site.
About the role
The Registered Nurse position within our team supports and completes mental health assessments and promotes the dual mental health and physical health care interventions to assist young people and their families in their recovery journey. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of staff there are opportunities to upskill in therapy modalities or support clinicians with interventions.
The position receives clinical supervision from our Hunter Valley/Manning teams Senior CNC-2 position. There are regular opportunities to shadow Senior RN staff (CNS-2 and CNC-2)



in providing acute mental health care in the community. Successful applicants will be supported by Senior nursing staff within the wider team and Senior Allied Health staff on site to delivery mental health care.
This position can support RN staff who are seeking to work toward a CNS-1 personal regrade.
About You
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Motivation to support young people and families.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented care, or willingness to develop skills and knowledge in these areas.
Experience in mental health care, either in community or inpatient settings, is beneficial. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in community mental health care are also encouraged to apply.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
What we can offer you
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
Ongoing training and opportunities for career development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Salary packaging- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Fitness Passport
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.




Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current Recent Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health - Camhs (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales