Correctional Nurse: Holistic Patient Care & Rehab

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Registered Nurse to support Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, near Mareeba, Far North Queensland. You will deliver patient-centred care across medical and custodial settings, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective healthcare and rehabilitation pathways for people in custody.

The role requires clinical expertise, strong communication, and proficiency with digital documentation to support high standards of practice in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Deliver comprehensive clinical care across medical and custodial settings.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor deterioration.
• Utilise strong communication and digital documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine health assessments and health education.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Queensland Government seeks a Registered Nurse to support Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, near Mareeba, Far North Queensland. You will deliver patient-centred care across medical and custodial settings, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective healthcare and rehabilitation pathways for people in custody.

The role requires clinical expertise, strong communication, and proficiency with digital documentation to support high standards of practice in a dynamic environment.