Registered Nurse - Burudyara Forensic Rehabilitation

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22- $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ687147

  
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.  Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
  

  
About the Role 

The Burudyara Concord Forensic Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility being established as part of the NSW Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. Located on the grounds of the Concord Centre for Mental Health, the Unit will provide rehabilitation for 18 medium secure and 24 low secure forensic mental health patients. Designed with facilities to meet patients where they’re at and support their pathway to recovery and transition back into the community to live meaningful, purposeful lives significantly expanding access to specialised care.

The 22 bedded low secure unit is now being made ready to open in July 2026 and we are looking for registered nurses who are interested in working in a brand-new forensic setting. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a nursing team that can contribute to the development of a landmark service from its inception and shape the future of forensic rehabilitation mental health care in NSW.
 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

For more information, please view Position Description 

Candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the advertised closing date.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Has demonstrated knowledge and experience in Mental Health Nursing, with a minimum of two years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in a Mental Health Setting.
• Previous experience working with forensic patients, desirable but not essential 

Benefits and Perks!

• Accrued Day Off each month (Full time employee only), paid Parental Leave Annual Leave loading 
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus  
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families

• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). 

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Frances Edwards on (02) 9767 8*** or via email at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 30 August 2026

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