Healthcare Professional Role - Mental Health Nursing
The Registered Nurse (RN) role at the Forensic Hospital is a challenging and rewarding position that requires a skilled professional to provide day-to-day mental health care to patients.
This position involves working in a high-secure forensic mental health facility, providing specialist therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.
As an RN, you will be responsible for integrating therapeutic goals with security requirements through constant appraisal of organisational processes and nurse-patient relationships.
* Essential Criteria:
* - Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the relevant regulatory body;
* - A minimum of one year's full-time experience as a Registered Nurse or equivalent hours as a Registered Nurse who has either completed a Mental Health Transition Program and/or has demonstrated mental health nursing experience in Australia or an equivalent health system.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians, and think creatively to solve clinical risk issues.
The Forensic Hospital is a multidisciplinary team environment, providing care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate RN to join our team, providing a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Your Salary Package:
* $38.36 - $51.09 per hour + superannuation;
* Additional allowances of up to $4 per hour;
* Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options;
* Free on-site parking and easy access to public transport;
* Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities.