Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health - Coffs Harbour

Employment Type : Various Full/Part Time Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration : $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ703687 Applications Close: Monday November 9th 2026 Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

Mid North Coast | Adult Community Mental Health Service Are you a passionate Registered Nurse ready to make a meaningful impact in community mental health? We are seeking motivated, recovery-oriented Registered Nurses to join our Community Mental Health teams across the Mid North Coast. This is an exciting time to join our Adult Mental Health Service as we transition to a contemporary Model of Care built around clearly defined care pathways and person-centred practice.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse in Community Mental Health, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adults experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions, including those with complex psychosocial needs. In a key worker capacity, you will coordinate care across the four core pathways of care:

• Brief Interventions
• Specialist Assessment
• Care Coordination
• Rehabilitation and Recovery You will ensure consumers receive timely, responsive, and recovery-oriented support tailored to their needs at each stage of their care journey. Working in partnership with consumers, carers, and families, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, and least restrictive care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver care as a key worker across the four care pathways and care observation levels.
• Undertake mental health triage and comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Monitor efficacy of medications and screen for side effects.
• Develop collaborative care plans and safety plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions within the community setting
• Conduct metabolic monitoring, including physical health assessments in line with best practice guidelines.
• Administer long-acting depot injections through the Depot Clinic
• Provide relief support within Clozapine (Clopine) Clinics as required
• Facilitate seamless transitions between inpatient and community services
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and safe clinical practice About You You are a Registered Nurse who:
• Is committed to recovery-oriented, person-centred care
• Demonstrates strong assessment, positive risk management, and care coordination skills
• Understands the importance of physical health monitoring in mental health care
• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Practices in line with national mental health and nursing standards
• Is adaptable, resilient, and motivated to contribute to service innovation What We Offer
• Structured supernumerary induction
• Access to Transition to Practice Mental Health Nursing modules
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• The opportunity to be part of an evolving Model of Care Join a service that values clinical excellence, innovation, and positive outcomes for consumers and their families. If you are ready to grow your career in community mental health and be part of a forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you. Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-Workforce. [email protected] . This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination
• FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. Are you interested in moving to the Mid North Coast? Learn more at The Welcome Experience . A free service supporting businesses, essential workers and their families who are considering moving or have made the move to regional NSW. A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS. Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Serena Kerins on 0408 569 846 or [email protected] For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager

• [email protected] 'Get to know our Health District'
• MNCLHD Code of Ethics and Conduct for NSW Government Sector Employees Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up