Prison Health Registered Nurse — Balanced Hours & Diverse Care

Department of Corrections NZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Prison is seeking Registered Nurses to join the prison health team. These fixed-term positions provide opportunities to work across diverse clinical areas, with solutions oriented to complex primary health care within corrections facilities.

Enjoy a balanced schedule (no night shifts) while developing skills in mental health, emergencies, health education, and acute care, aligned to our Hōkai Rangi strategy and public safety goals.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care nursing.
• Diverse range of postgraduate clinical exposure.
• Ability to assess and respond to emergency situations.
• Motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Non-judgmental approach to care.
• Triage experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive range of primary health care services within the prison health centres.
• Assess and manage health needs including physical and mental health, substance use, health education.
• Respond to emergencies and provide acute care as needed.

Skills

Emergency triage

Clinical experience

Postgraduate exposure

Learning mindset

Non-judgmental

Primary care

Job description

Auckland Prison is seeking Registered Nurses to join the prison health team. These fixed-term positions provide opportunities to work across diverse clinical areas, with solutions oriented to complex primary health care within corrections facilities.

Enjoy a balanced schedule (no night shifts) while developing skills in mental health, emergencies, health education, and acute care, aligned to our Hōkai Rangi strategy and public safety goals.