Clinical Nurse – Correctional Healthcare

About the role

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering primary health care and emergency response to adults in custody at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison. This position offers a balanced 12‑hour day shift roster across a fortnight, providing professional satisfaction and work‑life balance in a unique correctional setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe primary health assessments, disease prevention, and health promotion for a diverse inmate population.
• Deliver emergency care and manage acute health incidents within the prison environment.
• Coordinate care pathways, referrals, and follow‑up for chronic conditions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with correctional officers and allied health professionals to support overall inmate wellbeing.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Experience in emergency care, general practice, Aboriginal health, or remote/community nursing.
• Immunisation competency.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to a correctional environment.

Required skills

• Immunisation administration

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements (permanent and fixed‑term options).
• On‑site lunch provision.
• Free parking.
• Career pathway opportunities within the public sector.