Registered Nurse – Correctional & Primary Care (FT/PT)

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and learning grants

Job summary

Western Health at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join a dedicated team in a role with flexible part-time or full-time ongoing arrangements. The RN role emphasizes safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and collaboration across disciplines within a correctional and community-focused setting.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of nursing experience across acute, correctional, or primary care environments, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (excluding placements) in acute hospital, correctional facility, or primary care settings.
• Recent clinic experience and proficiency in general clinical knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care aligned with Western Health values.
• Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and teamwork.
• Support, mentor and promote ongoing learning and professional development for staff.
• Actively participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Nursing experience

Triage

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Western Health at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join a dedicated team in a role with flexible part-time or full-time ongoing arrangements. The RN role emphasizes safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and collaboration across disciplines within a correctional and community-focused setting.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of nursing experience across acute, correctional, or primary care environments, and demonstrate strong communication and