Registered Nurse Mental Health - Justice Health
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
Employment Type:
TFT/TPT or PPT/PFT
Position Classification:
Registered Nurse 2–8
Remuneration:
$79,****** - $111,****** p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:
Up to 38
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Additional Benefits
You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:
Justice Health NSW nursing allowances of up to $8,****** per year
12-hour shifts that support work-life balance and provide more time away from work
Additional award allowances where applicable
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Fitness Passport for eligible employees and family members
Specialist education, training and career development
Opportunities to build expertise in forensic mental health and leadership
Free onsite parking
A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full time orientation for all new staff at the Forensic Hospital, with all days paid
About the role
As a Registered Nurse at the Forensic Hospital, you will provide assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care for patients with complex mental illness within a secure forensic environment. You will work alongside experienced nursing, medical and allied health clinicians to contribute to comprehensive mental health assessments, multidisciplinary care planning and therapeutic interventions that support patient recovery while maintaining safety.
This role offers meaningful and varied work, with the opportunity to further develop your capability in:
Therapeutic security
Trauma-informed care
Dynamic risk assessment
De-escalation and management of acute behavioural disturbance
Collaborative multidisciplinary practice
Role Requirements
This opportunity may suit you if you have:




Experience in inpatient mental health and/or forensic mental health nursing
A commitment to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong clinical judgement and therapeutic communication skills
An interest in building specialist skills in forensic mental health
This role may also suit Registered Nurses currently working in general inpatient mental health who are looking to transition into forensic mental health.
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, it provides specialised care for people with serious mental illness whose treatment requires the balance of recovery, therapeutic engagement and dynamic risk management.
Working here is both challenging and rewarding. You'll join 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. Justice Health NSW is also a teaching and learning organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday practice.
To learn more:
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Diversity and inclusivity
Justice Health NSW is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, 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 ****
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📌 Registered Nurse Mental Health - Justice Health (New South Wales)
🏢 Justice Health Nsw
📍 New South Wales