If you are seeking flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in mental health care, we encourage you to join our Mental Health Casual Pool.

Employment Type

Casual

Position Classification

Registered Nurse

Remuneration

$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% super + Salary Packaging

Requisition ID

REQ688693

Location

Various

Applications Close

Thursday 10th September 2026

Where you'll be working

The Mental Health Casual Pool provides flexible nursing coverage across a wide range of inpatient units and community-based mental health services throughout the Local Health District (LHD).

Our Inpatient Services Are Located At

- Waratah
- Newcastle
- Maitland
- Morisset
- John Hunter
- Charlestown
- Taree
- Tamworth
- Armidale

In addition, community-based mental health services operate right across the LHD. Each service offers its own unique strengths, challenges, and learning opportunities. Whether you prefer to focus on a particular specialty or broaden your experience across multiple settings, you choose where and when you work.

Opportunities also exist to work within and alongside the award-winning YAMHS Wiyiliin Ta Yimamulinbinkaan Aboriginal Mental Health Service.

Casual nursing offers genuine flexibility - allowing you to fit work around your lifestyle, not the other way around. With our diversity of locations, service types, and shift options, you can tailor your work to suit your skills, interests, and availability.

About The Role

- Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centred care to people living with mental illness across various stages of their recovery journey




- Use strong communication and empathy to engage effectively with consumers, families, and carers
- Adapt your nursing practice to different settings and specialties, with care needs varying across inpatient and community environments
- Support consumers with complex medical needs, health promotion, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused care
- Access 8- or 10-hour shifts, available 7 days a week, depending on service requirements
- Choose shifts across the LHD at your discretion—work close to home or explore opportunities further afield
- Participate in community outreach roles where required, noting that some positions (particularly in rural areas) involve travel

About You

- Are person-centred and value recovery-oriented mental health care
- Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Are flexible and willing to work across a variety of mental health roles and settings

Mental Health nursing experience or qualifications are highly desirable, however experienced nurses from all clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Casual Nursing Staff Are Well Supported Through

- A Casual Services Manager and dedicated vacancy management team
- Comprehensive orientation and mandatory training on commencement
- Access to a wide range of additional education, training, and courses via NSW Health




- On-ward and service-level support from mentors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Clinical Nurse Educators
- A strong commitment to supporting nurses transitioning into mental health safely, confidently, and professionally

Requirements

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

What We Can Offer You

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Additional Information

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.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to pr

📌 Casual Registered Nurse (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle