Forensic Mental Health Nurse — Impactful Care

Sa Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Registered Nurses for the Forensic Mental Health service in Glenside. You will join a multidisciplinary team to provide care in a secure forensic setting, aligned with patient-centred recovery and ongoing professional development.

Eligibility includes NMBA registration and a current practising certificate; enrolment in an approved MH course or MH qualification is required. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to register as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Must be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or hold a mental health practice qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to individuals with complex mental health needs in a secure forensic setting.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and patient-centred care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and career progression planning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Nursing registration with NMBA

Current practising certificate

Enrolled in approved Mental Health course or MH qualification

Job description

SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Registered Nurses for the Forensic Mental Health service in Glenside. You will join a multidisciplinary team to provide care in a secure forensic setting, aligned with patient-centred recovery and ongoing professional development.

Eligibility includes NMBA registration and a current practising certificate; enrolment in an approved MH course or MH qualification is required. Relocation assistance may be available.