Mental Health Nurse

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, Mid-Western Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia, Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Remote
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide person-centred mental health assessment, interventions, risk monitoring, safety planning, and medication support for people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. Develop and review care plans, coordinate access to health and community services, and support consumers’ recovery, wellbeing, and participation in the community.

Job details

Introduction: About Us Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC) is an accessible and inclusive consumer-directed care and primary health care provider, who delivers a diverse range of health and community programs and services across New South Wales. Providing services since 2001, we are a not-for-profit organisation that values people - our team, the people we support and the wider community. At CCPC our vision is “make a positive impact where we live and work”, we live this through our CARE Values; Compassion, Respect, Accountability and Excellence. At CCPC, diversity and inclusion is everyone’s business. We have created a framework that confirms our commitment to the journey of learning, growing and reforming. We strive towards supporting inclusivity and diversity, nurturing, safety and equitable access for everyone. Description: About The Role The Mental Health Nurse will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing Psychological Therapies for Underserviced Populations Program across Bathurst, Orange and surrounding region. The role will deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care that promotes recovery, wellbeing and community participation for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges through assessment, intervention, care coordination and collaborative service delivery. You will be required to undertake a range of tasks including but not limited to the following: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to identify consumer needs, risks, strengths and goals, and inform care planning. Deliver brief interventions, psychoeducation and structured psychological strategies that support recovery and improve mental health outcomes. Undertake ongoing risk assessment, monitoring and safety planning to support consumer wellbeing and manage clinical risk. Support the physical health and wellbeing of consumers through screening, health promotion and referral to appropriate services. Assist consumers with medication education, monitoring and support in collaboration with prescribing clinicians and other health professionals. Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans that reflect consumer needs, goals and preferences. Provide care coordination and facilitate access to appropriate health, community and psychosocial support services. Skills and Experiences: Key Selection Criteria Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification. AHPRA registration and current authority to practice as a Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia. Preferably a minimum of three years (postgraduate) clinical experience within the mental health sector. Demonstrated commitment to a consumer-focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning. Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness or skills transferable to the delivery of community-based mental health services. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups Driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured motor vehicle, and willingness to travel throughout Western NSW as required. Essential Eligibility to work in Australia permanently. A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment to be obtained and maintained at your own expense. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups. First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate (obtained and maintained at your own expense) Driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured motor vehicle. Full-time is preferred however, part-time, casual and remote (telehealth) arrangements may be considered for the successful candidate. Job Benefits Sign-on Bonus: receive $1,000 on commencement and an additional $1,000 after 6 months of continuous employment. Laptop and mobile phone provided Salary packaging benefits: package up to $15,900 of your salary each FBT year, which can significantly reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay package up to $2,650 of your meal and entertainment expenses annually per FBT year Salary Sacrifice Superannuation payments - boost your retirement savings Flare Benefit perks with exclusive discounts and offers on groceries, restaurants, entertainment and travel. Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) To Apply Click “Apply” below, uploading: Covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria Resume Enquiries: Tina Swale, People & Culture Business Partner on 02 4365 2294 or hr@ccpc.com.au

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration, with at least three years of postgraduate mental health experience preferred. Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in Australia and have or obtain the required checks and certificates, plus a driver’s licence, insured vehicle, and willingness to travel across Western New South Wales.