Registered Nurse (RN 2-8), Primary Care - PPT (24 hours p/w) – Broken Hill Correctional Centre

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) for the Primary Care team at Broken Hill Correctional Centre. This permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) offers an opportunity to provide essential health services within a custodial environment.

You will conduct reception screening and comprehensive health assessments, and contribute to nursing care planning, implementation and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse (RN) currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN performs reception screening and comprehensive health assessments on persons received into custody, while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing management.

Skills

Nursing experience

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse (RN2-8) Remuneration: $43.46 - $57.88 per hour + superannuation Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ701974 Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN2-8), Primary Care - PPT (24 hours p/w) - Broken Hill 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! If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. 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. Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career. The Role We’re currently looking for a qualified Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 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. Our Location Broken Hill Correctional Centre is a medium and minimum-security facility for both male and female offenders, located in far western New South Wales, approximately 1,190 km from Sydney. The centre's medium-security section functions as a reception prison for a vast region of the state, bordered by Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. It accommodates a mix of sentenced and remand inmates. Salary & Benefits Your hourly rate of $43.46 - $57.88 per hour (+ superannuation) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to: Additional allowances that may apply Access to salary packaging benefits A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) 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. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 3rd November - 11:59pm