Registered Nurse Mental Health (RN2-8) – The Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - Various (PFT/PT; TFT/PT; Casual)

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Employment Type : Various Position Classification : Registered Nurse 2-8 Remuneration : $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 p. a (Pro-rata for Part time and Casual) plus superannuation Hours Per Week : up to 38 Requisition ID : REQ672137 Please Note: We are considering applicants that are interested in permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time and temporary part time and casual opportunities. Please outline in your application what working arrangements would be of interest. If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most! The Role We're looking for Registered Nurses with experience in inpatient mental health and/or forensic mental health services who are passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care. Whether you're already working in forensic mental health or looking to transition from a general inpatient mental health setting, you'll join an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to recovery, therapeutic engagement and clinical excellence. As a Registered Nurse at the Forensic Hospital, you'll provide assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care for patients with complex mental illness within a secure forensic environment. Working alongside experienced nursing, medical and allied health clinicians, you'll contribute to comprehensive mental health assessments, multidisciplinary care planning and therapeutic interventions that support patient recovery while maintaining safety. Working in forensic mental health will challenge and develop you professionally. You'll build specialist skills in therapeutic security, trauma-informed care, dynamic risk assessment, de-escalation and managing acute behavioural disturbance, supported by About the Forensic Hospital The Forensic Hospital is unlike anywhere else in NSW Health. As the state's only high-secure forensic mental health hospital, we care for people with serious mental illness whose treatment requires the careful balance of recovery, therapeutic engagement and dynamic risk management. Our patients present with a unique combination of mental illness, trauma, psychosocial need and behavioural risk. Delivering care in this environment requires sound clinical judgement, strong therapeutic relationships and a multidisciplinary approach that balances recovery with the safety of patients, staff and the broader community. Working here is challenging, but that's exactly what makes it rewarding. The Forensic Hospital is home to experienced nursing, medical and allied health professionals who are leaders in their field and committed to delivering the highest standard of forensic mental health care. We are a teaching and learning organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday practice, creating an environment where both patients and staff can thrive. To learn more about careers in our network, please click links below: Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au) Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au) Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au) * A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake dates will be on 7-18 September 2026 and 12-23 October 2026. Salary & Benefits Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. As a Justice Health NSW nurse, you'll also have access to a range of benefits, including: · Exclusive Justice Health NSW nursing allowances of up to $8,703.56 per year through environmental and productivity allowances. · 12-hour shifts available that support work-life balance and provide more time away from the workplace. · Additional award allowances where applicable, including Nurse in Charge, uniform, shoe and continuing education allowances in accordance with the NSW Nurses and Midwives' (State) Award. · Salary packaging options to help reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. · Fitness Passport, giving you and your family access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities across NSW (conditions apply). · Specialist education, training and career development, including opportunities to develop expertise in forensic mental health, violence reduction, trauma-informed care, Positive Behaviour Support, leadership and postgraduate study. · A supportive multidisciplinary environment where you'll work alongside experienced mental health professionals in one of Australia's most unique and specialised healthcare settings. · Meaningful and varied work, where every day presents new clinical challenges, opportunities to learn and the chance to make a genuine difference in patients' recovery. · Free onsite parking Diversity & Inclusivity We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you. *This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Ready to Apply? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions: 1. Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other clinicians outlining what actions you took to ensure a positive patient outcome. 2. Describe a time where you have had to think flexibly and/or creatively to solve a challenging clinical risk issue. How did you approach this problem and what was the outcome? 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 Lauren Ashwell on Lauren.Ashwell@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 11 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST