Casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Rolleston Prison

Department of Corrections NZ; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections NZ is seeking Casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses for Rolleston Prison in Canterbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide primary health care in a prison setting, allowing for professional growth and diverse clinical experiences without night shifts. Applicants must possess recent nursing experience, adaptability, and strong communication skills. A well-tailored CV, cover letter, and motivation statement are required to demonstrate alignment with the department's values.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care nursing.
• Diverse post-graduate clinical exposure.
• Ability to assess and respond effectively to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care and manage health needs in a correctional environment.
• Respond to emergencies and offer acute care.
• Engage in diverse practice settings while supporting health education.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Non-judgmental approach

Job description

Casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Rolleston Prison

About this role

• Casual - as and when required
• Rolleston Prison - Canterbury area prisons
• Must be a NZ resident
• Enjoy genuine work-life balance, diverse practice

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shifts while engaging in diverse practice settings. They work in an environment that supports their professional growth and offers career opportunities. If you seek a rewarding, challenging environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and have strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) may be suitable for you.

Working in prison health centers provides nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply skills across various clinical areas. Responsibilities include providing primary health care, assessing and managing health needs (physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education), responding to emergencies, and offering acute care.

We are seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses for Casual work at Rolleston Prison, Canterbury who can demonstrate:

• Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care nursing
• Diverse post-graduate clinical exposure
• Ability to assess and respond effectively to emergencies
• Motivation to learn and advance professionally
• A non-judgmental approach
• Experience in triage is desirable

If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to healthcare at Rolleston Prison.

The salary range for Registered Nurses is $75,773 - $106,739 and for Enrolled Nurses is $69,934 - $83,349. Remuneration will reflect skills and experience, pro rata.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) provides primary health care across correctional facilities in Aotearoa. Our strategic focus, Hōkai Rangi, emphasizes health and equity for Māori, contributing to reducing reoffending.

Please apply with a motivation statement, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Include a tailored CV and Cover Letter. Demonstrate alignment with our values through examples.

We value diversity and are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment. Please discuss any reasonable accommodations needed.