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Mental Health Nurse work in Coffs Harbour, NSW

Mental Health Nurse roles in Coffs Harbour, NSW sit within consistent demand across clinical and community roles. AOD, complex presentations, and NDIS support are active areas. Private practice is growing. North Coast PHN commissions across the area. mental health nurse positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Mental health nursing is a recognised specialty within nursing in Australia. Registered Nurses working in mental health develop expertise in psychiatric assessment, risk assessment, medication management, and therapeutic engagement. The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) offers a credentialling program for experienced practitioners.

Mid North Coast Local Health District provides public mental health care across Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area, with Coffs Harbour Health Campus as the main acute facility. Community mental health teams operate from Coffs Harbour and satellite sites across the Coffs Coast.

Typical salary

$75k – $110k AUD

Public sector rates follow state nursing awards. Credentialled Mental Health Nurses and NUM roles attract higher salaries.

Registration

AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse required. ACMHN credentialling is advantageous for senior roles.

Qualifications typically required

  • Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent AHPRA-registered qualification
  • AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
  • Mental health clinical experience (typically 2+ years for specialist roles)
  • ACMHN Credentialled Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) for senior positions

Key employers in Coffs Harbour, NSW

  • Mid North Coast Local Health District
  • Coffs Harbour Health Campus
  • headspace Coffs Harbour
  • North Coast PHN
  • Uniting (NSW)
  • Mission Australia
  • Flourish Australia
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