Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse (RN2-8)
Remuneration: $38.36 - $51.09 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ593350
Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN2-8), Primary Care – Casual - Bathurst Correctional Centre
This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most
If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
We are currently looking for a qualified Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and with at least one full year of nursing experience.
Our Registered Nurses (RN) performs reception screening and comprehensive health assessments on persons received into custody whilst assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing management.
They work within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) and Ministry of Health policies, procedures and guidelines as well as Corrective Services NSW and Juvenile Justice NSW rules and regulations as set out in the relevant legislation.
Our Location and Service
On the banks of the Macquarie River in the Central Tablelands of NSW, the vibrant regional centre of Bathurst is rich with history and gold rush heritage. With Mount Panorama-Whaluu rising in the distance, it's also the home of Australian motor racing and a hotspot for motorsport enthusiasts.
Bathurst Correctional Centre is a mixed-security facility for male offenders located in the centre of Bathurst, 1 hour from Orange and the Blue Mountains, and 210 kilometres west of Sydney. The complex serves as a reception prison for western NSW.
On-site you'll find a close-knit clinical team led by a passionate & enthusiastic Nurse Unit Manager that encourages the development of staff. Working within the Primary care team, you'll enjoy fantastic training & education opportunities all the while working alongside Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Population Health, and Aboriginal Chronic Care teams. Come join a team of professionals that chose healthcare for the same reason as you did and help us change lives for the better.
Salary & Benefits
Your Salary Of $38.36 - $51.09 Per Hour (+ Superannuation And Leave Loading) Is Just The Beginning. You'll Also Have Access To
* Additional allowances that may apply
* Access to salary packaging benefits
* A fitness passport (if you're eligible)
* Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
* Fantastic training & education opportunities available
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and to answer the below questions:
* Discuss a situation where you had to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address a complex patient case. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?
* Share an experience where you had to adapt quickly to a change in a patient's condition or a sudden shift in priorities. How did you handle it?
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, contact Jocelyn Cadornigara at Jocelyn.Cadornigara@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Tuesday 12th August 2025, 11:59pm AEST.
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