Enrolled Nurse-5) - Transition to Mental Health Program - The Forensic... (Sydney)

Enrolled Nurse-5) - Transition to Mental Health Program - The Forensic... (Sydney)

Employment Type: Various - PFT/TFT and Part time options available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Year 1-5
Remuneration: $66,976.41 - $72,773.45 p.a (Pro-rata for Part-time) plus superannuation
Location: Malabar
Requisition ID: REQ616932

“Transform lives by delivering healthier tomorrows through excellence in patient centred care across community, inpatient, and custodial settings”

About Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

We are part of NSW Health and deliver health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems across community, inpatient, and custodial settings.



We form a vital component of the NSW public health system through its support of a highly vulnerable patient population.

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

We are excited to be able to offer a limited number of positions for Enrolled Nurses seeking a career in Forensic Mental Health Nursing. This program is suitable for new Enrolled Nurses and experienced Enrolled Nurses looking to work in a new environment. This program is based in the Forensic Hospital in Malabar.





The Transition to Mental Health Program is a 12-month program designed for clinicians with an interest in mental health nursing. You will be supported by our team of educators, preceptors, managers, and other health leaders. We provide targeted education opportunities to enhance your confidence as a clinician and development as a mental health nurse including assessment, de-escalation, and care planning and delivery.

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) (Medication Endorsed) contributes to planning, implementing, evaluation of health issues and assisting in the provision of nursing care for patients.

The EN is responsible for providing the day-to-day mental health and physical health care requirements of patients. This must be in line with the principles of recovery and forensic mental health rehabilitation.



The EN must integrate therapeutic goals with security requirements through constant appraisal of organisational processes and nurse-patient relationships to ensure that opportunities for therapeutic endeavour are maximised. All staff have a responsibility to maintain the safety and security of patients, staff and visitors within the high secure environment.

You will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

On successful completion of the transition program, program participants may be directly appointed to a permanent position. Merit selection processes may apply in some locations.

Our ideal applicant is enthusiastic, eager to learn,



and committed to working with teams to provide high quality care to a vulnerable patient population.

Essential Criteria

- Authority to practice as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at commencement of the program.
- Our ideal applicant is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to working with teams to provide high quality care to a vulnerable patient population.

Our location, team, and service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care,



to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work workplace is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click links below:

Work for the Forensic Hospital — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Why work with us — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

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A comprehensive three week orientation and training program is provided in early 2026.

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Salary and Benefits





Your hourly rate of $33.77 – $36.70 per hour (plus super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:

- Additional allowances of up to $3.88 per hour

- Access to salary packaging benefits.

- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)

- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time

- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team

- Fantastic training & education opportunities available

- A genuine career progression & professional development opportunity

- A dynamic & wide-ranging working environment where no two days are the same

📌 Enrolled Nurse-5) - Transition to Mental Health Program - The Forensic... (Sydney)
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