Clinical Nurse – Prison Primary Health Care

About the role

The Department of Justice is seeking experienced Clinical Nurses to join its prison primary health care team in the West Kimberley Region. This role offers a unique blend of clinical leadership, disease prevention, and health promotion within a custodial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical leadership throughout the patient journey in a prison setting.
• Manage routine, urgent, and chronic health conditions, including medication administration and emergency response.
• Deliver health promotion, education, preventative health services, and immunisation programmes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Required profile

• Demonstrated senior‑level clinical nursing practice.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid Australian work visa.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for permanent or fixed‑term public sector appointments.

Required skills

What we offer

• No night shifts.
• Clear career pathways and professional development programmes.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including a Fitness Passport for gym and pool discounts.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.