Enrolled Nurse (Grade 2) | Forensic Mental Health Transition
Multiple Positions Available
$79,440 to $82,076 PEN Level 2 plus Super, Benefits and Salary Packaging
Are you an Enrolled Nurse looking to build a rewarding career in mental health?
Forensicare is seeking approximately 18 Enrolled Nurses to join a dedicated intake commencing through a structured transition program designed to support your move into the specialist field of forensic mental health nursing.
This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow and make a meaningful difference while being supported every step of the way.
As Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, Forensicare delivers care across hospital, prison and community settings, supporting people with complex mental health needs within the justice system.
The Role
Based at Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing recovery-focused care to consumers within a secure forensic mental health setting.
In this role you will:
Support the assessment, planning and delivery of patient care
Administer medications within scope of practice
Participate in therapeutic and rehabilitation activities
Help create a safe and therapeutic environment
Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with consumers
Work alongside experienced Registered Nurses and allied health professionals
Contribute to consumer recovery through engagement and person‐centred care
About You
You will bring:
Current Enrolled Nurse registration with AHPRA
Experience in healthcare settings,



with mental health experience viewed favourably but not essential for the right candidate
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for supporting people in their recovery journey
A commitment to person‐centred care
An interest in mental health and forensic healthcare
Why Join This Program?
This structured transition program is ideal for Enrolled Nurses seeking to:
Gain exposure to forensic mental health practice
Learn within a supportive cohort of peers
Receive guidance from experienced mental health professionals
Build confidence in a unique and highly rewarding clinical environment
Access long‐term career pathways within Forensicare
Why Forensicare?
At Forensicare, you'll join a workplace like no other.
Our people are united by curiosity, compassion, fairness, purpose and robust ethics.
We work in an environment where learning is encouraged, professional development is supported and every team member plays a role in improving outcomes for consumers, families and carers.
A comprehensive transition and onboarding experience
Ongoing education and professional development
Supportive clinical leadership
Meaningful and challenging work
Career progression opportunities within specialist mental health services
Working alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to transition into one of nursing's most specialised and rewarding fields, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Forensicare and help shape recovery, rehabilitation and positive outcomes for some of Victoria's most vulnerable consumers.
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📌 Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 (Victoria)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Victoria