Corrections Health Nurse: Diverse Practice, Balanced Hours

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) is seeking registered nurses to provide primary health care in prison health centres in Wellington. Roles emphasize diverse clinical practice, mental health care, and emergency response, with a focus on culturally competent care for Māori, whānau and iwi.

The successful candidate will hold Nursing Council of NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Foundation in strong cultural competence, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with experience working with Māori, whānau and iwi.
• Preference for candidates with New Zealand qualifications and current registration; experience in NZ healthcare system.
• Ideally CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services in prison health centres.
• Assess and manage health needs, including physical and mental health, substance use, health education.
• Respond to emergencies and deliver acute care.
• Support diverse clinical practice areas within the facility.

Skills

Emergency response

Cultural competence

Triage

Lifelong learning

Non-judgmental approach

Māori health equity

Education

Nursing Council NZ registration

Annual Practising Certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) is seeking registered nurses to provide primary health care in prison health centres in Wellington. Roles emphasize diverse clinical practice, mental health care, and emergency response, with a focus on culturally competent care for Māori, whānau and iwi.

The successful candidate will hold Nursing Council of NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, with CPR certification preferred.