Registered Nurse - Auckland Prison

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

• Enjoy genuine work-life balance, diverse practice, and career growth
• Develop skills in various health areas, from mental health to emergencies
• Two four-month fixed term positions available at Auckland Prison Mō te tūnga

About the role

Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings.

They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities.

If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit.

Working in our prison health centres presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas.

Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing individuals with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care.

About you

We have openings at Auckland Prison for fixed term Registered Nurses who can demonstrate :

• Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing.
• A diverse range of post-graduate clinical exposure.
• The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally.
• A non-judgmental approach.
• Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles.

Benefits

The full salary range is $77,289 - $108,874 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

You can find out more about us here.