Enrolled Nurse

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse 2-5

Remuneration: $65, $70,655 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ598812

Applications Close: 16 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Enrolled Nurse (EN2-5), Mental Health - The Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - PFT/PT

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.

Demonstrated skills and knowledge relevant to contemporary mental health nursing.

The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) contributes to planning, implementing, evaluation of health issues and assisting in the provision of nursing care for patients.

The EEN is responsible for providing the day to day mental health and physical health care requirements of patients. This must be in line with the principles of recovery and forensic mental health rehabilitation. The EEN must integrate therapeutic goals with security requirements through constant appraisal of organisational processes and nurse-patient relationships to ensure that opportunities for therapeutic endeavour are maximised. All staff have a responsibility to maintain the safety and security of patients, staff and visitors within the high secure environment.

Our location, team, and service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. To learn more about careers in our network, please click links below:

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• A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake dates are 13 October and 24 November 2025.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary per annum plus superannuation is just the beginning.

You'll have access to:

• Additional allowances that may apply
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• A fitness passport (if you're eligible) + ADOs (If full-time).
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

• This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

1. Give an example of a challenging situation with a patient where you were able to remain composed and calm under pressure. What were your keys to success?

2. Discuss and demonstrate where you have had to think flexibly and/or creatively to solve a complex problem at work. How did you approach this problem and what was the outcome?

3. Which of the following are you interested in? Permanent full time or permanent part time employment?

Need more information?

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Applications Close: 16 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST