Correctional Registered Nurse - Casuarina - Fixed Term

The Organisation

St John WA holds a contract with the Department of Justice to deliver comprehensive nursing services across multiple correctional facilities throughout the Perth metropolitan region. This includes the provision of thorough health assessments, ongoing clinical monitoring, and timely escalation of care to ensure the health, wellbeing, and safety of detainees are maintained. Services are provided across male, female, and juvenile correctional facilities.

The Opportunity

Work within Casuarina Prison in both the Assisted Care Unit (ACU) and Outpatient Services. The ACU is a newly opened 39-bed unit offers a diverse and rewarding scope of nursing practice. Staff will be well supported by a Department of Justice Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Unit Manager, providing a strong clinical leadership framework.

About You

You are a compassionate and resilient nurse with exceptional clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic and secure environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

As part of our Primary Health Care Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in custody by:

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in a correctional health setting 
• Manage acute presentations and chronic disease management 
• Collaborate and liaise within a multidisciplinary healthcare team 
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments, monitoring and escalation of care for patients in custody. 
• Adhere to relevant facilities standards, policies and procedures 
• Effective communication skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries 

Essential Requirements

• AHPRA registration as an RN (no restrictions) 
• Minimum 5+ years recent nursing experience
• Current National Police Clearance within the last 3 months 
• Current Advanced Life Support Certificate 1 (or willing to obtain) 
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate 
• WA Working with Children Check 
• Cannulation/Venepuncture competent  
• Ability to pass comprehensive background and integrity checks. 

 Desirable Requirements:

• Recent experience in acute care, primary health or custodial services. 
• Immunisation certification. 
• Benefits
• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging options 
• Free uniform and meals provided on shift 
• Staff discounts on Health Insurance and a range of consumer products
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free Cannulation and Blood Collection Training prior to deployment
• Free CPR / Provide First Aid / Mental Health First Aid training
• Major Incident Medical Management and Support Training, Ride-along and other training opportunities  

Please note: Applicants will be required to be in Perth to attend interview, inductions, and medicals. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. 

St John WA are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants. 

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dedicated, professional team, apply now to join our correctional health team.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John.