Casual Registered Nurse | SA - Mt Gambier and Limestone Coast

Job Description

What we can offer you

• A great roster & no night shifts: 10-hour shifts | 8am - 6pm or 9am - 7pm
• Work/life balance: A flexible role covering staff leave and dropped shifts - perfect for someone wanting extra hours or general flexibility.
• Comprehensive training: 4 weeks of orientation at our different clinics, this is not full-time training and we can plan this around your schedule.

The role & team
Join us as a casual Registered Nurse in our nurse-led clinic at Mount Gambier Prison, reporting to our Clinical Lead Julie. While this is an ad hoc casual role, we usually have many shifts available and can often give a month's notice for shifts. You'll work within a supportive team of 10 Registered Nurses, our Medical Administration Officer and our part-time GP. Duties in the role include:

• Undertaking clinical assessments on prisoners which could include taking blood, checking blood pressure, temperature checks, dipstick tests, checking bowel sounds, urinalysis, and more.
• Issuing medication like insulin & methadone - Thursday is a particularly busy medication day onsite.
• Wound care & assisting with work injuries.
• Providing and receiving support from our onsite GP.
• Assisting with unexpected events, such as reported chest pain.

Remuneration
Registered Nurses are paid according to the Registered Nurse Award Level 2.4 clinical casual rates:

• Weekdays - $46.21
• Saturdays - $69.32
• Sundays - $80.87

What we're looking for

• A completed Bachelor of Nursing
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• Previous nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Professional Indemnity Insurance covering up to $10 million (or willing to obtain this before employment)

The recruitment process

• Shortlisted applicants will receive a 10-minute phone call from our Talent Advisor to discuss the role further.
• After this you will be invited to an onsite interview.
• If successful, you will need to submit an application for a prison clearance, and we will need clearance before you can start onsite (*this can take up to 6-8 weeks after submission*).

About Mount Gambier Prison
G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.