Sydney Forensic Mental Health Nurse - Impactful Care & Growth

ICE Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Group Healthcare is seeking experienced Forensic Mental Health Nurses to join Sydney's forensic services. You will provide recovery-focused care in secure forensic settings, collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists and allied health professionals.

Applicants should have 2+ years post-registration in mental health nursing, be eligible for AHPRA registration, and demonstrate strong risk assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with mental health nursing registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration mental health nursing experience.
• Experience in forensic, secure, inpatient, acute, correctional or high-dependency mental health settings.
• Eligible for, or currently holding, AHPRA registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health, risk, and forensic assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and implement recovery-focused care plans.
• Administer and monitor medications safely.
• Maintain therapeutic engagement with consumers in secure environments.
• Participate in risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on treatment and rehabilitation planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care records.
• Support consumers throughout their recovery journey while promoting safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Forensic experience

Risk assessment

AHPRA registration

Communication

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Professional development

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

ICE Group Healthcare is seeking experienced Forensic Mental Health Nurses to join Sydney's forensic services. You will provide recovery-focused care in secure forensic settings, collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists and allied health professionals.

Applicants should have 2+ years post-registration in mental health nursing, be eligible for AHPRA registration, and demonstrate strong risk assessment and communication skills.