Registered Nurse – Emergency Department MH Clinician (EMHAART) – Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688345

Applications Close: Monday 21st September 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

Mid North Coast Integrated Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (IMHAOD) will implement a new Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART) service that provides safe and easily accessible pathways aimed at improving consumer outcomes and experiences. The service will provide advice, triage, initial assessment, and referral service to facilitate access to the appropriate mental health or substance use disorders (SUD) services for the people of MNCLHD across their lifespan. MNCLHD has a wide distribution of consumers that have challenges accessing services resulting in the need to refine and centralise ‘front-end’ 24/7 referral, access, and entry pathways as a priority to IMHAOD services.

This position will be working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver MHAOD services to the consumers which include intake, triage and assessment as part of the EMHAART. Practice and promote safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

To work collaboratively with other service providers/agencies to promote assertive and timely service delivery for clients in the provision of holistic evidence-based care in accordance with MNCLHD and Ministry of Health policies and directive.

About You

You are a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a strong background in delivering high-quality care across outpatient and acute healthcare settings. You combine sound clinical knowledge with a patient-centred approach, ensuring consumers receive safe, timely, and effective care throughout their healthcare journey.

Your advanced assessment and clinical problem-solving skills enable you to confidently manage diverse and complex presentations, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to changing consumer needs. With a strong understanding of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) services, you are skilled in conducting frontline intake assessments, triage, and comprehensive consumer evaluations, supporting appropriate care pathways and positive clinical outcomes.

You are an excellent communicator who values collaboration and professionalism in all interactions. Through effective use of clinical information systems and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, you contribute to accurate documentation, coordinated care, and positive therapeutic relationships with consumers, families, and colleagues.

Thriving in multidisciplinary environments, you work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to plan, coordinate, and deliver outcome-focused care that supports recovery and wellbeing. Adaptable, resilient, and committed to clinical excellence, you are flexible in meeting service requirements, including participation in a seven-day rotating roster incorporating night duty and public holidays. With a current driver's licence, you are also able to travel as required to support service delivery across a variety of healthcare settings.

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-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .

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.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Pearce on Matthew.Pearce@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au

Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

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