Registered Nurse – Diverse Primary Care in Corrections

Department of Corrections NZ; Waikato; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) invites applications for a permanent Registered Nurse at Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Waikato. The role focuses on delivering primary health care within prison health centres and responding to a variety of clinical needs while avoiding night shifts.

The successful applicant will bring recent clinical experience in primary or secondary care, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a non-judgmental approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current nursing registration.
• Experience in primary or secondary health care nursing.
• Ability to assess and respond to emergency situations.
• Motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary health care services in the corrections setting.
• Assess and manage health needs, including physical and mental health, and health education.
• Respond to emergencies and provide acute care as required.
• Apply clinical skills across a broad range of health contexts within the facility.

Skills

Nursing registration

Emergency care

Triage

Primary health care

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) invites applications for a permanent Registered Nurse at Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Waikato. The role focuses on delivering primary health care within prison health centres and responding to a variety of clinical needs while avoiding night shifts.

The successful applicant will bring recent clinical experience in primary or secondary care, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a non-judgmental approach to patient care.