Forensic Mental Health Nurse Specialist – Darwin

Department of Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Darwin is seeking a Nurse Level 4 for the Forensic Mental Health unit on an ongoing, permanent basis. This full-time role offers a remuneration package of approximately AUD 145,686 to 156,383, including salary components.

The primary objective is to support and provide collaborative, proficient clinical care for complex client presentations, mentoring less experienced nursing staff, with ongoing appointment contingent on attaining a postgraduate qualification during

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in nursing is essential.
• Ongoing appointment contingent on attaining the qualification during the fixed term if not held at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations within Forensic Mental Health.
• Mentor and support less experienced nursing staff within the unit.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in nursing

Job description

The Department of Health in Darwin is seeking a Nurse Level 4 for the Forensic Mental Health unit on an ongoing, permanent basis. This full-time role offers a remuneration package of approximately AUD 145,686 to 156,383, including salary components.

The primary objective is to support and provide collaborative, proficient clinical care for complex client presentations, mentoring less experienced nursing staff, with ongoing appointment contingent on attaining a postgraduate qualification during