Registered Nurse | Correctional Primary Health

Salt Medics; Launceston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided

Competitive rates + super + penalties

Job summary

Salt Medics is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide primary health and mental health care within Tasmania’s Launceston correctional facility. The role requires proven experience in correctional primary health and youth justice health, AHPRA registration, Working with Vulnerable People, and a current National Police Check issued in the past 12 months.

Travel and accommodation are provided. The contract runs from 4 November to 4 February 2027, with competitive rates based on experience, plus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in correctional primary health and youth justice health is essential.
• Ability to provide both primary health and mental health care.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration and National Police Check issued within past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health and mental health care within a correctional setting.
• Work with vulnerable populations under Tasmania's correctional system.
• Comply with police check validity and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Correctional health experience

Youth justice health

Mental health care

Job description

Registered Nurse | Correctional Primary Health

• Competitive rates (based on experience level) plus super and penalties
• Contract available from 4th November to 4th February 2027
• Proven experience in correctional primary health and youth justice health is essential
• Ability to provide both primary health and mental health care
• Working with Vulnerable People registration and a current National Police Check (issued within the past 12 months) are required
• Travel and accommodation provided
• Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and hold working rights for Australia

Launceston Reception Prison operates within Tasmania's correctional system, where primary healthcare is an important part of meeting the health needs of people in custody.

Launceston combines historic architecture, local cafés and a welcoming city atmosphere with easy access to natural attractions, including Cataract Gorge and the Tamar Valley.