• Full time Fixed-Term, 12 month contract, RPN Grade 4
• Involves some shift work/weekends
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital - Fairfield, Victoria
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community.

The primary focus of this work is on providing clinical services for the effective assessment, treatment and management of forensic patients and clients and people with a mental illness who have offended or are at risk of offending. We are committed to providing Recovery-orientated forensic mental health services in which the principles of hope, social inclusion, personalised care and genuine collaboration are fundamental to practice.

These services are delivered through three streams, inpatient services at Thomas Embling Hospital, community services through the Community Forensic Mental Health Service and prison based services at several locations.  Forensicare provides a comprehensive research program and specialist training and professional education for our staff and


About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) provides sound leadership in nursing staff development, education and practice development. The CNEs coordinate undergraduate and graduate nursing programs across the service and undertake projects related to clinical nursing.

 The Nursing Practice Development Unit (NPDU) endeavours to promote best possible contemporary quality nursing care of consumers requiring specialist forensic mental health care. The NPDU supports a culture of high-quality nursing practice and development, uses evidence-based approaches to care, promotes evaluation and research, as well as supports the development of clinical governance and accountability of nurses. The NPDU has responsibility for the coordination, evaluation and ongoing development of the nursing graduate program, the provision of quality undergraduate nursing placements and other nursing programs including the Forensic Education for Registered Nurses training program.


About you:

A qualified mental health nurse who has a keen interest in nursing education and nursing practice development. You will have extensive knowldege of current mental health nursing practice and an ability to to provide training and educational programs


Mandatory qualifications & registrations:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)

This position is subject to a Police Check.


Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Full time, ongoing Senior Psychologist (P3) position
• Based at the Metropolitan Remand Centre
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community. The Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service (MobileFMHS) is a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment services to prisoners. This position is based at the Metropolitan Remand Centre, Ravenhall, with provision to provide service to Karreenga Prison/Marngoneet Correctional Centre (Lara) on occasion.

About the role: 

The Senior Psychologist provides a high level of clinical psychological expertise; high level consultation and advice on complex clinical matters; as well as psychological assessment and treatment for clients with mental impairment. As a senior professional representative, the position also provides consultancy and advice to other agencies and key stakeholders.

Duties:

• Provides an advanced range of psychological services including advice on the management and treatment of complex client issues to other clinicians.
• Provides specialist psychological, psychometric assessments and reports where necessary.
• Provides individual and/or group interventions as appropriate.
• Contributes to patient risk management plans in conjunction with Corrections Victoria.
• Provides consultation and liaison with other Forensicare services.
• Provides discipline-specific contributions to clinical practice and to program development.
• Participates in the training and supervision of psychology students and staff of other disciplines where appropriate.
• Provides expert consultation on psychology related issues within the organisation and to external clinicians and agencies as appropriate.
• Contributes to or initiates specialist clinical projects in relation to identified patient populations or needs.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APS accredited course of equivalent, OR Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent
• Endorsement or eligibility for endorsement by AHPRA in the area of clinical psychology and/or forensic psychology.
• Listed as a registered supervisor (or eligible for being so listed) with AHPRA.
• At least five years’ experience in providing a high level of services in forensic mental health and related settings.

Mandatory qualifications & registrations:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent, OR Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential
• This position is subject to a Police Check.

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Full time Fixed-Term, 6 month contract, RPN Grade 4
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital
• Some flexibility with shift work (including weekends) available

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) provides sound leadership in nursing staff development, education and practice development. The CNEs coordinate undergraduate and graduate nursing programs across the service and undertake projects related to clinical nursing.

About you:

A qualified mental health nurse who has a keen interest in nursing education and nursing practice development. You will have extensive knowldege of current mental health nursing practice and an ability to to provide training and educational programs.

Application process:

Submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest and suitability for the position.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• • HS4 – 12 month full time fixed term position with potential for extension 

  • Accelerate & grow your professional project management skills 

  • Take your career to the next level in this critical project support role 

  • Great location in Fairfield with free onsite parking

   

  About Forensicare 

   

  Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community.
  

   

  About the Role 
   
  The Project Support Officer will support and facilitate the delivery of projects within Strategic Capital Works Development. The role involves working closely with key stakeholders both internally and externally in the development of all aspects of projects, including scope, cost, budget and funding, timing, construction and engagement and liaison with user groups and other external project stakeholders where applicable. This is an exciting & diverse opportunity that will accelerate your growth in project management.
  

   
  Key duties:

   

  • Apply organisational frameworks to plan, guide and monitor projects and the work of the project in order to meet immediate & long-term objectives. 

  • Develop and evaluate solutions with consideration for likely business impacts, developing contingency plans and ensuring stakeholders are actively engaged in the problem solving process.  

  • Provide key support to the Senior Project Manager in the development, implementation and review of policies.  

  • Develop and contribute to external communications regarding service and strategic development.
    

  • Create lasting relationships with stakeholder groups, and partners/stakeholders to broker shared solutions in new areas.
    

  • Prepare project briefs, reports, plans and recommendations as directed and supported by the Senior Project Manager.
    

  • Ability to negotiate with tact and diplomacy on challenging issues.
    

  Benefits:

  • Small supportive project team
  • Attractive salary package including the benefit of salary packaging
  • Monthly RDO
  • Additional bi-annual payment in recognition of meeting professional development requirements
  • Ideal location on city fringe

   

  If you are a self starter, organised, efficient & readily accept challenges, this newly created role could be the perfect move for you to make in 2021.

  You will be rewarded with professional growth in project management skills, a supportive team and play a pivotal role in an exciting new project where every day will be different!

   

  Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Part-time, Fixed-Term 12 month contract / Classification HS 5
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital in Fairfield
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare is the statewide provider of forensic mental health services in Victoria. We provide services to people who are in contact, or at risk of being in contact, with the criminal justice system and support them on a journey to recovery – so that they can live safe and meaningful lives, free from offending.

The primary focus of Forensicare’s work is providing forensic mental health services for the effective assessment, treatment and management of consumers in the community, hospital and prison. The principles of hope, social inclusion, personalised care, and collaboration are fundamental to our practice.

We provide services across three key areas: inpatient services at Thomas Embling Hospital; community services through the Community Forensic Mental Health Service; and prison-based services at Victoria’s correctional facilities. Forensicare also operates the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, where we manage a comprehensive research program and offer specialist training and education in forensic mental health and associated fields.

This position will be based at Fairfield and will be required to work across all Forensicare sites.

About the role:

The newly formed position of Brand & Digital Refresh Lead is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Forensicare’s brand and digital refresh. The role will support the Communications team in developing and implementing marketing, brand and digital strategies that support the strategic objectives outlined in Forensicare’s new Strategic Plan.

This includes the development and delivery of an effective brand and digital refresh strategy in consultation with staff, consumers, carers and other key stakeholders. The role will also provide general marketing, branding and copywriting support and advice.  

Duties:

Brand & digital refresh

• Lead the planning and implementation of a brand and digital refresh strategy to reflect Foreniscare’s new strategic objectives which include developing a brand narrative, brand and style guide, visual identity system, tone of voice and brand assets.
• Plan and develop processes and systems that will ensure Forensicare maintains a cohesive brand identity and tone of voice across all communications.
• Deliver marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, attract positive interest in the work Forensicare does, and strengthen Forensicare’s reputation.
• Plan and implement updates to the Forensicare website and intranet, to reflect branding refresh.
• Lead and manage relationships and contracts with creative/digital agencies in support of branding and digital development work.
• Manage and oversee the delivery of design services to ensure it meets branding guidelines.

 Organisational support

• Provide advice to other colleagues on brand adherence for Forensicare and its services.
• Provide copywriting and editorial support for the development of content and collateral for projects as required.
• Assist the Communications Manager in scoping the requirements of Forensicare’s key brand and marketing activities.
• Support team members as required on data insights analysis, project work, reporting and evaluations (with scope to lead on some projects).
• Contribute to the administrative and corporate support work.

Skills and experience:

Key Selection Criteria

• Strong marketing experience: A tertiary qualification in marketing as well as extensive experience in leading the delivery of brand and digital marketing and content strategies.
• Conceptual and analytical ability: Able to comfortably deal with complexity, show initiative and plan and prioritise effectively to deliver high standards of performance.
• Ability to influence and negotiate: Demonstrated ability to partner with diverse internal stakeholders to define business communication, branding and marking needs and objectives, and craft appropriate approaches and tactics.
• Strong customer focus: Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and improve services through engaging and listening to key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills: The ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and influence when dealing with colleagues and stakeholders. An ability to recognise organisational issues and pressures and respond appropriately.
• Contract management skills: Demonstrated experience in contract management including strong relationship management, the ability to manage issues, resolve problems and use transparent purchasing practices.
• Commitment to innovation: An open mind and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience in graphic design will be highly regarded.
• Experience in and/or understanding of the mental health, justice and/or health environment.

Mandatory qualifications & registrations:

This position is subject to a Police Check.

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free environment.

• Full-time for 12 months
• Based at Ravenhall Correctional Centre
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Completed in 2017, the medium-security Ravenhall Correctional Centre is located in in Melbourne's west and provides world-class forensic mental health services to male prisoners in a purpose-built state of the art facility developed to international best practice standards.

About the role:

The Psychologist is based within the Outpatient program at Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves the provision of specialist mental health assessment, intervention, and clinical management to address the mental health needs of men within Ravenhall Correctional Centre.  The Psychologist provides a high level of clinical psychological expertise, consultation and advice to Forensicare clinicians, GEO prison and clinical staff and Correct Care Australiasia staff on complex clinical matters; completes psychological reports for court as required and contributes to special projects, committees and working parties within the organisation including the development of policies and procedures.  As a senior professional representative, the position also provides consultancy and advice to other agencies and key stakeholders. The Psychologist also participates in the training and supervision of psychology placement students, interns and staff of other disciplines where appropriate.

Duties:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention to men with identified mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team environment 
• Provide advice on the management oand treatment of complex patient and prisoner issues to stakeholders
• Prepare psychological reports as appropriate
• Provide supervision to psychology staff and other disciplines as appropriate

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery.
• Demonstrated experience in providing a high level of services in forensic mental health and related settings.
• Knowledge and experience working with offenders, including those with personality disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and supervision to staff and students.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Mandatory qualifications & registrations:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent, OR Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

This position is subject to a Police Check.

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Full time - Permanent  
• Based at Metropolitan Remand Centre 
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

MobileFMHS - Metropolitan Remand Centre/Karreenga/Marngoneet

Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community. The Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service (MobileFMHS) is a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment services to prisoners. This position is based at the Metropolitan Remand Centre, Ravenhall/Karreenga Prison, Lara/Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Lara.

About the role:

The Health Information Administrative Officer will effectively and efficiently provide support to clinical staff for the administrative requirements of the Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service (MobileFMHS) at the Metropolitan Remand Centre and Regional Prisons.

Duties:

• Be responsible for the administration of client health records and information.
• Assist with maintenance of statistical records from the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with maintenance of records from the client list.
• Demonstrate competency in use of computers and complete word processing, as required.
• Knowledge in the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Maintain supplies of office stationery.
• Maintain supplies of forms for use by the multi-disciplinary team.
• Other tasks as deemed appropriate by the manager and within capabilities of the successful candidate

This position is subject to a Police Check.

Interviews to be held week commencing 12th April 2021 

• Part time ongoing opportunity available 
• Based at Metropolitan Remand Centre 
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements

About the Metropolitan Remand Centre:

Within the Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service which provides mental health assessment, psychological intervention, mental health case management and transitions/pre-release planning for prisoners on remand with severe impaired mental functioning.

About the role:

Forensicare’s nursing team at the Metropolitan Remand Centre is comprised of highly trained and motivated nurses who are experts in providing biopsychosocial assessments of prisoners upon direct receipt into custody with a focus on mental health and risk assessment. The position works closely with other stakeholders (i.e., primary health and Corrections Victoria) to ensure accurate and timely assessment of prisoners entering the correctional system. In addition, in consultation with the primary health service, Forensicare nurses conduct post-reception follow up with patients to ensure mental health concerns are addressed in a timely manner.

Duties:

• Demonstration of highly developed skills in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients in a custodial setting.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of prisoners upon direct receipt into custody with a focus on risk assessment.
• Identify and triage need for mental health services based on the client’s presentation.
• Plan immediate pathway/s required to access mental health services in a responsive and appropriate manner.
• Refer to other care providers in order to intervene early in the trajectory of a person’s illness or crisis, preventing avoidable deterioration.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery.
• An awareness of the organisational structure and policies and procedures.
• A thorough knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently undertake comprehensive mental health assessments of patients.

Mandatory qualifications & registrations:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)

This position is subject to a Police Check.

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

About Forensicare:

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.

Completed in 2017, the medium-security Ravenhall Correctional Centre is located in in Melbourne's west and provides world-class forensic mental health services to male prisoners in a purpose-built state of the art facility developed to international best practice standards.

The services and programs at Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee FMH include:

• Outpatient program
• Acute and sub acute mental health units
• Specialist complex and challenging behaviour units
• Psychosocial rehabilitation units
• Community Integration Program

About the role:

The Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee FMH Operations Manager will be responsible for the management and leadership of the forensic mental health services delivered by Forensicare at the Ravenhall Correctional Centre as well as providing leadership, advice, line supervision and mentoring to direct reports. The Operation’s Manager will provide high level advice to the Executive Director – Prison Operations, on prison mental health and emerging strategic, policy and operational issues to ensure the delivery of high quality, Recovery oriented, evidence-based services and programs.

Experience:

• A minimum of eight years’ experience working within mental health and preferably within prison services.
• Experience in leadership to drive change management, implement models of care and service design, in a complex health system.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop, work with, and influence, key stakeholders to accomplish strategic outcomes.
• Experience in financial management experience including understanding and operating with detailed budgets.

Mandatory qualifications & registrations:

Nursing

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Psychology

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent, OR Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of OT Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

This position is subject to a Police Check.

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Multiple RPN2 opportunities available
• Attractive rates and great salary packaging conditions
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensicare is situated across five sites across Victoria with its largest site being Thomas Embling Hospital, located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne CBD. Thomas Embling Hospital is a 136 bed secure hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation and continuing care.

About the role:
To meet the needs of our busy acute, sub-acute and rehabilitation services, we are seeking passionate and patient-care orientated Registered Psychiatric Nurses with recent experience to join our team.

You will deliver exceptional care within a high-security forensic hospital, practicing within a Recovery framework and using sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and maintain a high standard of patient care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide care that is consistent with the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, social, forensic and cultural needs of the patient.

We’re seeking candidates who:

• have a thorough understanding of and demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery.
• have sound communication skills with the ability to engage constructively and share information on clinical matters with colleagues and team members to support the delivery of best practice and most appropriate service outcomes.

Mandatory qualifications and Registrations:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• This position is subject to a Police Check.
  
  

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Multiple RPN3 opportunities available
• Attractive rates and great salary packaging conditions
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensicare is situated across five sites across Victoria with its largest site being Thomas Embling Hospital, located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne CBD. Thomas Embling Hospital is a 136 bed secure hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation and continuing care.

About the role:

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) works closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead and coordinate the nursing team. 

• You will deliver consumer based mental health nursing interventions as well as coordinate the resources and processes required to maintain a high standard of patient care through effective clinical leadership. 

• Practicing within a recovery framework you will use sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a high standard of patient care.  

• In collaboration with the NUM, you will support the team to
  • work within organisational policies and procedures and professional standards
  • promotes staff education and development
  • participates in the training and supervision of nursing staff and students
    
    
•  You will effectively manage resources on a shift and oversee the activities of the unit when the NUM is absent.

We are seeking applicants who have experience and knowledge in contemporary forensic mental health nursing practices and relevant legislation. You are passionate and patient-care orientated with well-developed communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other key stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Psychiatric Nurses with an interest in management and service development to step into a leadership position.  

Mandatory qualifications and Registrations:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• This position is subject to a Police Check.
  
  

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions.
• Excellent leave entitlements.
• Post-graduate scholarship programs.
• Ongoing training and full orientation.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

An exciting opportunity to join Forensicare's nursing team within our Prison Services!

• Multiple opportunities available, full time/part-time ongoing
• Based within our Prison Services (Melbourne Assessment Prison, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Ravenhall and Port Phillip Prison)
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare (the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is the leading provider of forensic mental health services across Victoria. We deliver recovery-focused programs to consumers with serious mental illnesses across the Victorian justice system, mental health sector, and the community--from early intervention and prevention, to inpatient care, rehabilitation, and community transition support.

Our services are delivered through:

• Thomas Embling Hospital: a secure mental health hospital
• Prison mental health services throughout Victoria
• Community  Forensic Mental Health Service

We also work in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology through the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science to deliver a forensic mental health research program, specialist training, and ongoing professional education.

Forensicare's Prison Mental Health Services are currently comprised of the following services provided under a Funding and Healthcare Services Agreement with Justice Health:

• Melbourne Assessment Prison - a 16-bed Acute Assessment Unit, specialist clinics, outpatient services and a reception assessment program;
• Dame Phyllis Frost Centre - a 20-bed mental health residential program, outreach support and therapeutic day program for women;
• Metropolitan Remand Centre – the Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service – mental health assessment, psychological intervention, mental health case management and transitions/pre-release planning for prisoners on remand with severe impaired mental functioning.
• Consultant psychiatric services and Nurse Practitioner services to the larger state-managed prisons;
• Satellite psychology services at Barwon prison and Marngoneet Correctional Centre
• Forensicare deliver comprehensive forensic mental health (FMH) services at the Ravenhall Correctional Centre, as a sub-contractor to the GEO group.  The FMH services comprises of a bed based service for 75 prisoners and a large outpatients program.  Over 100 Forensicare clinical and corporate support staff are located at the new prison.
• Forensicare provide specialist mental health services at Port Phillip Prison as a sub-contractor to G4S Correctional Services, operating a 30-bed psychosocial rehabilitation unit and a mental health outpatients program.

About the role:

This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate recovery through the use of evidence-based treatment approaches and participation in the delivery of therapeutic programs. 

Duties: 

• Delivery of high quality care coordination, 'At Risk' assessments and provision of individual and group programs
• Administer and monitor the effects of medical interventions
• Maintain comprehensive, patient focused, clinical documentation

Skills and experience:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)

Benefits: 

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions & leave entitlements
• Bonus payment for relevant postgrad qualifications
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including: Staff health service, Critical Incident Stress Management and Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is subject to a Police Check. A Working With Children Check is a condition of employment to work at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Multiple Casual RPN2 opportunities available
• Attractive rates and great salary packaging conditions
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensicare is situated across five sites across Victoria with its largest site being Thomas Embling Hospital, located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne CBD. Thomas Embling Hospital is a 136 bed secure hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation and continuing care.

About the role:
To meet the needs of our busy acute, sub-acute and rehabilitation services, we are seeking to build our Casual Bank resource. We are seeking passionate, flexible and patient-care orientated Registered Psychiatric Nurses with recent experience to join our team.

This exciting opportunity will see you work across various units as an active member of our Casual Bank. You will deliver exceptional care within a high-security forensic hospital, practicing within a Recovery framework and using sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and maintain a high standard of patient care.

Mandatory qualifications and Registrations:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• This position is subject to a Police Check.
  
  

Employee Benefits:
We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions (including casual staff)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including: staff health service, Critical Incident Stress Management and Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

• Based at Thomas Embling hospital

About the role:

All Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 (PEN2) staff are advised of the opportunity to progress to the level of Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3 (PEN3).

This classification has been designed to recognise the development of advanced clinical knowledge and clinical practice at a higher level than normally expected at Level 2.

The opportunity to apply for this advanced position is open ended.

How to apply:

Potential applicants must read the Criteria information sheet attached as well as discuss the position with their Unit Manager before submitting an application. The Clinical Nurse Educator will convene a panel to consider applications.
Submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position.

An exciting opportunity to join Forensicare's nursing team within our Prison Services! 

• Multiple opportunities available, full time / part-time ongoing
• Based at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Ravenhall and Port Phillip Prison
• Great salary packaging conditions and leave entitlements
• Free onsite parking

Forensicare (the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is the leading provider of forensic mental health services across Victoria. We deliver recovery-focused programs to consumers with serious mental illnesses across the Victorian justice system, mental health sector, and the community--from early intervention and prevention, to inpatient care, rehabilitation, and community transition support.

Our services are delivered through:

• Thomas Embling Hospital: a secure mental health hospital
• Prison mental health services throughout Victoria
• Community  Forensic Mental Health Service

We also work in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology through the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science to deliver a forensic mental health research program, specialist training, and ongoing professional education.

Forensicare's Prison Mental Health Services are currently comprised of the following services provided under a Funding and Healthcare Services Agreement with Justice Health:

• Melbourne Assessment Prison - a 16-bed Acute Assessment Unit, specialist clinics, outpatient services and a reception assessment program;
• Dame Phyllis Frost Centre - a 20-bed mental health residential program, outreach support and therapeutic day program for women;
• Metropolitan Remand Centre – the Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service – mental health assessment, psychological intervention, mental health case management and transitions/pre-release planning for prisoners on remand with severe impaired mental functioning.
• Consultant psychiatric services and Nurse Practitioner services to the larger state-managed prisons;
• Satellite psychology services at Barwon prison and Marngoneet Correctional Centre
• Forensicare deliver comprehensive forensic mental health (FMH) services at the Ravenhall Correctional Centre, as a sub-contractor to the GEO group.  The FMH services comprises of a bed based service for 75 prisoners and a large outpatients program.  Over 100 Forensicare clinical and corporate support staff are located at the new prison.
• Forensicare provide specialist mental health services at Port Phillip Prison as a sub-contractor to G4S Correctional Services, operating a 30-bed psychosocial rehabilitation unit and a mental health outpatients program.

About the role:

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 delivers care within a custodial setting, practicing within a recovery framework and using sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and maintain a high standard of patient care. 

Duties: 

• Use an evidence based practice approach to nursing.
• Contribute to therapeutic programs and participate in the delivery of individual and group programs to the patients on the unit.
• Facilitate the involvement of patients and carers in mental health recovery planning and delivery

Skills and experience:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)

Benefits:

We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Great salary packaging conditions & leave entitlements
• Bonus payment for relevant postgrad qualifications
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs including: gym and pool access, Staff health service, Critical Incident Stress Management and Employee Assistance Programs.

Forensicare values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is subject to a Police Check. A Working With Children Check is a condition of employment to work at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.

Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

All Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade-2 staff are advised of the opportunity to progress to the level of Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

This classification has been designed to recognise the development of advanced clinical knowledge and clinical practice at a higher level than normally expected at the Grade-2 level.

Potential applicants must read the information sheet and application pack (refer to the attachments) as well as discuss the position with their Unit Manager before submitting an application.

The application form which is contained within the application pack must be completed and submitted as an attachment.

The Clinical Nurse Educator will convene a panel to consider applications.

The opportunity to apply for this advanced position is open ended.