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Mental Health Nurse (Forensic) | Sydney, NSW | Move to Australia
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Visa Pathways Available: Working Holiday Visa (417/462) | SID 482
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse with Forensic experience looking for an exciting opportunity to live and work in Australia?
For over 20 years, ICE Group Healthcare has been supporting nurses in making the move to Australia and building successful careers across New South Wales health services.
We are seeking experienced Forensic Mental Health Nurses to join Forensic Mental Health Services in Sydney. This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career within a highly respected mental health service while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Sydney has to offer.
Why Choose Sydney?
Sydney offers the perfect balance of career development and lifestyle. Work with experienced multidisciplinary teams in secure forensic mental health settings while enjoying everything Australia’s most iconic city has to offer.
What’s on Offer?
✅ Competitive salary and penalty rates
✅ Working Holiday Visa (417/462) applicants encouraged to apply
✅ Comprehensive orientation and onboarding support
✅ Exposure to specialist forensic mental health practice
✅ Work alongside experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, and allied health professionals
✅ Beautiful beaches and outdoor lifestyle
✅ Excellent public transport and city amenities
✅ Diverse cultural and dining experiences
✅ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✅ Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
About the Role
As a Forensic Mental Health Nurse, you will provide high-quality, recovery-focused care within secure and specialist forensic mental health settings. You will work with consumers presenting with complex mental health needs while contributing to a safe therapeutic environment that supports rehabilitation and recovery.
Key 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
Requirements
- Registered Nurse qualification
- 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
- Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to manage complex presentations within secure mental health environments
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Desirable
- Previous Forensic Mental Health Nursing experience
- Experience working within correctional health, secure units, or forensic services
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care models
Ready to Start Your Australian Adventure?
Our experienced team will guide you through the recruitment, registration, and relocation process to ensure a smooth transition to Australia.
Apply today or contact ICE Group for more information:
nurse@icegroup.ie
+353 91 475100
With a strong track record of successfully placing international nurses across New South Wales, we are committed to making your move to Australia as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Take the next step in your Forensic Mental Health Nursing career and discover life in Sydney, Australia.
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