Enrolled Nurse - Custodial Health

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Western Health's Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Ravenhall, Melbourne's west, is recruiting nurses for a 24/7 custodial health setting. You will deliver safe, evidence-based patient care within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive, learning-focused workplace culture.

The role offers part-time or full-time ongoing arrangements, supportive learning opportunities, and flexible work options as part of Western Health's commitment to wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience (excluding placements).
• Recent clinic experience and proficiency in general and clinical knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, demanding environment with multidisciplinary teams including Corrections Victoria.
• Proficiency in Nursing Triage and workload management.
• Experience in custodial health, women's health, primary health or related specialities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care aligned with Western Health values.
• Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure best care for patients.
• Promote a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinic experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Nursing triage

Teamwork

Job description

• Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre(Ravenhall)
• Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: EN Level 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

At Western Health, specifically at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), we’re on a mission not just to meet standards, but redefine them.

Our approach goes beyond the minimum Key Performance Indicators. We strive to create a culture of adaptability in care, ensuring that every patient feels valued and understood. At Western Health, improving health outcomes is not just our goal; it’s our commitment.

Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a correctional facility for women located in Ravenhall in Melbourne’s west which operates 24 hours a day. DPFC is operated by Corrections Victoria and provides maximum, medium and minimum-security accommodation for women on remand and those currently serving sentences. At present, the prison can accommodate 572 women, this includes a 20-bed specialist mental health inpatient facility operated by Forensicare.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe and high quality, evidence-based patient care is planned and delivered that is in line with Western Health values (Cares - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety), policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best care for patients.
• Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork.
• Support, mentor and promote ongoing learning and professional development for all staff within the unit.
• Actively participate in quality improvement projects for the source.

About you

• A minimum of 3 years nursing experience (not including placements, please specify in cover letter)within either: An acute hospital setting;correctional facility; a primary care clinic; or other relevant specialty (women's health, alcohol; and other drugs services, mental health).
• Recent clinic experience and proficiency in general and clinical knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment with the ability to work with a big range of multidisciplinary team including working with Corrections Victoria.
• Proficiency in Nursing Triage and problem-solving and effective workload management.
• Experience working in custodial health, women’s health, primary health settings, alcohol; and other drugs services, mental health or other relevant specialty.
• Ability to work a rotating roster.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation, and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about making a valuable impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date:

11:59pm on 12 November 2026.

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, contact Kelly Nicholson (Acting Nurse Unit Manager) via ***************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.