Nurse Manager Practice Development & Education (NM3) - The Forensic Hospital - TFT up to 24 May 2026 (Maternity Leave cover)

Position Title:  Nurse Manager Practice Development & Education (NM3) - The Forensic Hospital - TFT up to 24 May 2026 (Maternity Leave cover)

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

This position has the primary responsibility for the overall coordination and management of educational programs for
professional development in the field of Forensic Mental Health, including practice development initiatives within the Forensic Hospital. The position requires a motivated and innovative nurse manager with an extensive educational and clinical background in forensic mental health.

This position will work collaboratively with relevant internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality education programs while ensuring their integrity, consistency and relevance to contemporary forensic mental health practice. The position will provide a lead role in overseeing student placements, Transition to Professional Practice programs, workforce development and training initiatives. This position will also have active involvement in the Forensic Hospital
orientation program.

Essential Requirements

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Tertiary qualification in health management or working towards or a combination of study and work. 
• Hold a current NSW Drivers Licence.

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 provide 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.

*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 date is on 26 May 2025.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of $139,661.16 - $142,254.44 p.a plus superannuation, is just the beginning. 

 You will have access to a number of benefits:

·              Eligibility for Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging benefits.

·              Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and annual leave loading.

·              Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.

·              Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.

·              Genuine career progression & professional development opportunities.

·              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