Mental Health Nurse - CorrectionsNew
- Seeking experienced Mental Health Nurses for correctional health in Regional Victoria.
- Immediate start with free accommodation provided.
- 12-week contract opportunities with competitive locum rates.
Mental Health Nurse | Correctional Health | Regional Victoria | Free Accommodation
Limelight People is seeking experienced Mental Health Nurses interested in expanding their clinical skills within a correctional health setting in Regional Victoria. 1.5 hrs from Melbourne.
Key Highlights:
- Immediate start available
- Free accommodation provided
- 12-week and ongoing contract opportunities
- Excellent locum rates plus penalties
- Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health desired
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Forensic mental health experience highly desirable
Limelight People is partnering with a well-established correctional health service in Regional Victoria, offering contract opportunities for dedicated Mental Health Nurses seeking a new professional challenge and change of scenery.
These positions provide the opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering quality mental health care while developing specialist skills in correctional and forensic mental health. Contracts commence from 12 weeks, with strong potential for extension.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive locum rate of $80 per hr plus super and salary sacrifice
- Free accommodation provided
- Ongoing and long-term contract opportunities
- Comprehensive orientation and site induction
- Opportunity to develop specialist correctional and forensic mental health skills
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Essential Criteria:
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing desired
- Demonstrated Mental Health Nursing experience
- Previous experience in a forensic, correctional, or secure mental health setting highly desirable
- Access to a vehicle and current driver's licence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Availability to commit to full-time hours
- Ability to commit to a minimum 12-week contract
- Available for an immediate start or short-notice commencement
- Current fit to work check desirable
Apply online today for further information.
Consultant
Kate Heeligan
Director, Healthcare
0413 194 749
kh@limelightpeople.com.au
Reference number: 34648589898
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Psych. Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: Limelight People
Date posted: 30th Sep, 2026
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