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

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Various Position Classification: Registered Nurse 2-8 Remuneration: $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 p. a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ672137 Position Title: Registered Nurse, Mental Health (RN2-8)

- The Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health
- Various positions (PFT-PT; TFT-PT)

Please Note: We are considering applicants that are interested in permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time and temporary part time 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 Placeto grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most! 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.

We are 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

The RN 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 RN 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. 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: 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 3-14 August and 7-18 September 2026. Salary & Benefits

Your salary per annum plus superannuation is just the beginning. You'll have access to:. Additional allowances that may apply .

Access to salary packaging benefits. A fitness passport (if you're eligible) + ADOs (If full-time). Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.

. Fantastic training & education opportunities available. 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.

- 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.

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?

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