Prison Health Nurse: Diverse Care, Fixed-Term

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

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Auckland Prison nurses deliver primary health and mental health care in a unique setting. Nurses enjoy a genuine work-life balance, avoid night shifts, and work across a range of clinical areas with professional growth opportunities.

Daily duties include assessing and managing patients with physical and mental health needs, emergencies, health education, and acute care in prison health centres. A supportive, values-led workplace is offered.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care nursing.
• Diverse post-graduate clinical exposure.
• Ability to assess and respond to emergency situations.
• Strong motivation to learn and advance professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive range of primary health care services.
• Assess and manage individuals with physical and mental health needs.
• Address emergencies and provide acute care.
• Deliver health education and respond to health concerns.

Skills

Clinical experience

Post-graduate exposure

Emergency response

Learn and grow

Non-judgmental

Triage experience

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Auckland Prison nurses deliver primary health and mental health care in a unique setting. Nurses enjoy a genuine work-life balance, avoid night shifts, and work across a range of clinical areas with professional growth opportunities.

Daily duties include assessing and managing patients with physical and mental health needs, emergencies, health education, and acute care in prison health centres. A supportive, values-led workplace is offered.