Forensic Mental Health Nurse - Permanent, Flexible Role

Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-level mental health nursing care within a forensic/secure rehabilitation setting. You will work in a multidisciplinary team with a focus on treatment and risk management for forensic patients.

Mandatory requirements include contemporary mental health nursing knowledge; forensic experience is advantageous. The role offers permanent, flexible work arrangements and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Contemporary clinical knowledge in mental health nursing.
• Forensic nursing experience is desirable.
• Ability to educate, counsel and support patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level, consumer-focused nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, maintain and review security and risk issues for forensic patients.
• Educate and support patients and families about care plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement and professional practice.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

West Moreton Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-level mental health nursing care within a forensic/secure rehabilitation setting. You will work in a multidisciplinary team with a focus on treatment and risk management for forensic patients.

Mandatory requirements include contemporary mental health nursing knowledge; forensic experience is advantageous. The role offers permanent, flexible work arrangements and strong professional development opportunities.