Forensic Mental Health Nurse

Stream Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Paid study leave

Flexible full-time and part-time roles

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Stream Healthcare invites applications for Forensic Mental Health Nurses (RN/EN) in Melbourne. You will work in maximum-security settings, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to prisoners with complex mental health needs.

The role spans assessment, care planning, and therapeutic engagement within a multidisciplinary team. We value collaboration, professionalism and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• Full Australian work rights.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in a forensic mental health setting.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, especially in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Eligible to work in Victoria, Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic mental health nursing within a secure custodial setting.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to support patient wellbeing.
• Assess, plan and deliver care to prisoners with complex needs.
• Support rehabilitation and transition to community care where possible.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing Registration (RN/EN)

Job description

Forensic Mental Health | Registered Nurse | Enrolled Nurse

Location: Melbourne, Various Locations
Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time
Pay: $37.00-$58.00/hr + Super + Salary Packaging + MORE!!!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Forensic Mental Health Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to join one of Victorias Leading Maximum security Men’s Prisons on a rotating roster. There are also other oppertunitys across other custodial settings for both Registered and Enrolled Nurses.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a specialised forensic mental health setting, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in a secure custodial environment.Through therapeutic engagement, ongoing assessment and collaborative care planning, you can help prisoners better understand and manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, and build the skills needed to support their recovery. Your work can make a meaningful difference to individuals who may have experienced significant trauma, complex mental health challenges or barriers to accessing appropriate treatment.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safer, more supportive environment that promotes dignity, stability and positive mental health outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of a vulnerable population, helping individuals access the care they need while supporting their rehabilitation and long-term wellbeing.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Forensic Mental Health Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to take the next steps in their Mental Health Nursing Career.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive hourly rates from$37–$58 + super + penalties + MORE
• Super Salary Packaging
• FlexibleFull-time and Part-timeopportunities available
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression with paid study leave
• Free Parking
• Supportive Leadership
• Competitive Shift and Weekend Allowances.
• Generous Leave allowances
• Immediate starts available
• Multiple sites available across Victoria

To Be Successful, You Will Ideally Have

• CurrentAHPRAregistration
• Full Australian work rights
• Minimum 1+ yrs experience in a forensic mental health setting
• Excellent Team work and communication skills especially within a fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

If you're looking to take the next step in yourForensic Mental Health Nursingcareer within a supportive and professional environment,feel free to reach out for a confidential chat.

We also specilise in contract Mental Health Nursing. Across Inpatient, Community and forensic in all states. If you are interested in any contract roles please reach out!