Registered Nurse (RN 2-8), Mental Health, Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre, PPT/PFT (Various)

Employment Type: Permanent Part time / Permanent Full time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse 2-8

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ688735

Applications Close: 8 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN 2-8), Mental Health, Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre, Silverwater Justice Health PPT/PFT (Various)

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

The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse Mental Health is the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialist mental health nursing care for patients with mental disorders. The position holder will work within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) and Ministry of Health policies, procedures and guidelines as well as Corrective Services NSW rules and regulations as set out in the relevant legislation.

Essential requirement:

Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Our Service and Team

Custodial Mental Health (CMH) is a specialist mental health service within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network that provides a range of mental health services to adults in NSW correctional centres.

CMH includes a specialist mental health team with mental health nurses (MHNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, psychiatrists, career medical officers (CMOs), and psychiatry registrars who are supported by administrative and managerial staff.

CMH clinicians work alongside staff from other clinical streams and CSNSW staff, including Psychology, Offender Services and Programs, and Custodial Operations staff in the provision of mental health services. Mental health services begin at the point of reception and continue through to release from custody or transfer to another correctional centre.

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 And Benefits

Your salary plus superannuation and leave loading 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) Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time. Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity and 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.

We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

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:

Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other clinicians outlining what actions you took to ensure a positive patient outcome.Describe a time where you have had to think flexibly and/or creatively to solve a challenging clinical risk issue. How did you approach this problem and what was the outcome?

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Benjamin Vafo'Ou on Benjamin.VafoOu@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 8 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST