Registered Nurse

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN2-8) for a part-time role at Lithgow Correctional Centre. The position requires AHPRA registration and at least one year of nursing experience. Key responsibilities include health assessments and nursing management. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for training and diverse experiences.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness passport

Free onsite parking

Training & education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least one full year of nursing experience.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Able to perform health assessments and nursing management.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments on individuals received into custody.
• Conduct reception screening and comprehensive nursing management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Adaptability

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification with AHPRA registration

Job description

Employee Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse Year 2-8 (RN2-8)

Remuneration: $39.51 - $52.62 per hour + superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ621150

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN2-8), Primary Care – PPT (12 hours p/w) – Lithgow Correctional Centre

This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Anyone may apply. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

The Role

We are currently looking for a qualified Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and with at least one full year of nursing experience.

The Registered Nurse performs reception screening and comprehensive health assessments on persons received into custody whilst assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing management.

The Location

Located in a beautiful valley just west of the Blue Mountains, Lithgow is a fascinating town with an industrial heart but a natural, wild soul. Surrounded by spectacular wilderness, it is the gateway to the secret treasures of Wollemi National Park, the pagodas of the Gardens of Stone, the vast Capertee Valley and dramatic Wolgan Valley, as well as world-renowned Jenolan Caves.

Salary & Benefits

Your hourly rate of $39.51 - $52.62 per hour + superannuation is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:

• Additional allowances that may apply
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
• Free onsite parking
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available
• A dynamic & varied working environment where no two days are the same

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

Ready To Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following targeted questions:

• Discuss a situation where you had to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address a complex patient case. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?
• Share an experience where you had to adapt quickly to a change in a patient's condition or a sudden shift in priorities. How did you handle it?

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Willmott at [e-mail]

Applications Close: Thursday 27th November, 11.59pm AEST.