Enrolled Nurse - Forensic Mental Health Service Blacktown Hospital
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- Enrolled Nurse
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- REQ690157 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
🧠 Join a new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit
🚀 Help shape a contemporary service and team from the ground up
🤝 Deliver recovery-focused care within a specialist multidisciplinary team
Manage patient care, build therapeutic relationships and contribute to recovery-focused forensic mental health nursing.
Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time roles available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum / $37.83 - $41.10 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Location: Blacktown
Where you'll be working
Be part of the exciting opening of the new Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, commencing 13 October 2026. This is a rare opportunity to join a new specialist service at the beginning of its journey and help establish a positive culture, model of care and patient experience.
Working alongside the existing Budyari Gamada services, you'll join a growing mental health workforce committed to delivering safe, therapeutic and evidence-based care within the forensic mental health system.
Join a brand-new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
Work within the Forensic Mental Health Network in partnership with Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN).
Be part of a contemporary service focused on recovery, rehabilitation and consumer-centred care.
Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary professionals across a specialised mental health environment.
Contribute to a culture of education, research, innovation and continuous improvement within one of Australia's most diverse and rapidly growing health districts.
What you'll be doing
As an Enrolled Nurse, you'll provide high-quality direct nursing care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey. Your contribution will be vital to creating a safe, respectful and therapeutic environment.
Provide direct nursing care and support patients with activities of daily living, emotional wellbeing and independence.
Undertake observations and client assessments, recognise clinical changes and escalate concerns appropriately.
Follow individualised nursing care plans and work within your scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement and positive patient outcomes.
Work collaboratively with the nursing and multidisciplinary team while promoting professional, ethical and culturally respectful care.
Why join NSW Health?
This is more than an opportunity to take on a new role. It's your chance to help build something from the beginning and make a meaningful contribution to the future of forensic mental health care.
If you're an Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about mental health nursing, recovery-oriented practice and making a difference for people with complex needs, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of forensic mental health care in Western Sydney.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Registration: Current Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Division 2 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
Relevant and recent clinical experience deemed appropriate by WSLHD
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal
Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership.
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to continuing professional development and demonstrated ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training.
Requisition ID: REQ690157
Applications Close: 17th September 2026
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Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Faye Mellett Knights on Faye.MellettKnights@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
