Custodial Nurse

Victoria Police; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police Health Service is seeking Registered Nurses to support custodial health across the Melbourne Custody Centre and mobile units. The roles involve 12-hour rotating shifts, night coverage, and public holidays, with a VPS award and shift penalties.

A minimum of three years of acute care experience is required. These ongoing positions are based in Melbourne and require Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work authorization.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform comprehensive health assessments.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making.
• Clear and effective communication with patients and teams.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Capable of independent practice within RN scope.
• Ability to escalate appropriately when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Operate MCC Clinic and mobile health service.
• Support 24/7 custodial health advice line.
• Maintain and manage patient health records.
• Attend police stations for nursing assessments.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives.
• Work across 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and public holidays.

Skills

Comprehensive health assessments

Advanced critical thinking

Excellent communication

Engage with multidisciplinary team

Independent working within RN scope

Elevate appropriately

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

About the role

Are you ready for a change in the direction of your nursing career? Come and work for the Health Service at Victoria Police. The Custodial Health Service is a statewide health service run by Victoria Police and oversees the health care needs of all people in police custody. It is a multidisciplinary team made up of Medical Officers, Registered nurses, Pharmacists and health information officers. The unit operates a 24-hour nurse clinic at the Melbourne Custody Centre (MCC), a 24-hour custodial health advice line and a 7 day a week mobile service. The primary work location is the Melbourne Custody Centre, located at 520 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

Position Details

• Part/Full time ongoing positions
• Monday to Sunday all shifts including Night Shift and Public Holidays
• 12 Hour Rotating Roster
• VPS award including shift penalties (not Nursing Award)

Your duties will include

• Allocated one of three roles per shift
• MCC Clinic
• Mobile Health Service
• 24 Hour Custodial Health Advice Line
• Comprehensive Nursing Assessments
• Collecting, maintain and manage health records
• Attending Metropolitan and Semi-Rural Police Stations to complete nursing assessments
• Contributing to quality and safety initiatives

About You

• The ability to complete comprehensive health assessments
• Advanced Critical Thinking
• Excellent communication
• Ability to engage with Multidisciplinary team and key Stakeholders
• Skills to work independently and autonomously within scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to elevate appropriately

Further Information

• Three (3) x ongoing positions available.
• The applicant must have a minimum of three years' experience in an acute setting
• This position is based at Melbourne Custody Centre, 520 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
• This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflect, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience.

Accessibility / Contact

If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [e-mail] or on [phone].

About Us

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Pol ice employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate. In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation. We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”