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Custodial Registered Nurse - Fixed Term Contract

Locations: Perth Metro, WA, Australia

Employment type: Fixed Term - Full time

Custodial Registered Nurse - Fixed Term Contract

  • Closing at: Mar 20 2026 - 23:55 AWST
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About the Role

Based in Northbridge, this full-time position places you at the heart of a dynamic and fast-paced custodial healthcare environment on a rotating roster: 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, followed by 4 days off, allowing for valuable rest and recovery time. You will perform thorough patient assessments and escalate concerns appropriately, ensuring timely and effective care. Shifts are 12 hours in duration, running from 0600 to 1800 or 1800 to 0600, including comprehensive handovers. During peak periods, an additional nurse will be available to assist, and you will always work alongside a team member from WAPOL, ensuring safety and collaboration. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise while contributing to a positive, cohesive team culture.

About You

You are a committed and highly capable Registered Nurse who brings both clinical excellence and genuine empathy to your work. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and are confident in your ability to communicate effectively, make sound decisions, and build trust with patients and your team.

You will:

  • Monitor patient health and well-being throughout their time in custody
  • Respond with urgency and professionalism to health concerns
  • Collaborate respectfully and effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Essential Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration (no restrictions)
  • Minimum 5 years' nursing experience
  • Venipuncture skills 
  • At least 2 years’ experience in emergency, custodial, or acute care
  • Current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months) or willingness to obtain
  • Current Provide First Aid / ALS and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Valid WA Driver's License
  • Current WA Working with Children (WWC).
  • Ability to pass integrity and background checks

Desirable Skills

  • Mental Health experience
  • Strong clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills

What We Offer

  • 12-hour shifts on a 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off roster
  • Free emergency ambulance cover
  • Free CPR / Provide First Aid training
  • Mental Health First Aid 
  • Salary packaging options
  • Uniform supplied
  • Staff discounts on private health insurance and consumer products

 

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.

Join our flexible healthcare team and make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing across Western Australia. Take the next step in your nursing career - apply now!

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.

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