Forensic Mental Health Nurse — Build a New 20‑Bed Unit

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health’s Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for Registered Nurses to join the new Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital. The 20-bed unit opens Oct 13, 2026, offering recovery-focused, trauma-informed care in a contemporary setting.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide specialised forensic mental health nursing, support patient recovery, and contribute to education, research and continuous improvement in care

Qualifications

• Active Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Completion of a new graduate RN program or relevant RN experience.
• Experience with clients presenting with acute mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care for people with mental health needs in a forensic setting.
• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Build therapeutic relationships to promote engagement, safety and positive health outcomes.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve individualized care goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with NSW Health requirements.
• Contribute to professional development, quality improvement and innovation.

Skills

AHPRA registration

New graduate RN program

Acute mental health experience

Autonomous practice

Effective communication

NSW Mental Health Act knowledge

Collaboration in multidisciplinary团队

Tools

Documentation skills

Job description

NSW Health’s Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for Registered Nurses to join the new Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital. The 20-bed unit opens Oct 13, 2026, offering recovery-focused, trauma-informed care in a contemporary setting.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide specialised forensic mental health nursing, support patient recovery, and contribute to education, research and continuous improvement in care