At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide healthcare to detainees in a unique custodial environment, using your clinical skills.
- Company: Join St John WA, a leader in emergency healthcare and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy free training, salary packaging, and staff discounts on health insurance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact every shift while working in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with strong assessment and decision-making skills.
The predicted salary is between 140 - 140 $ per hour.
- Registered Nurse – WA Police Custodial Health
- Perth Watch House, Northbridge | Casual
About the Role
Looking for a nursing role that's different from the ordinary?
Join our WA Police Custodial Health team at the Perth Watch House and put your assessment, clinical decision-making and emergency nursing skills to work in one of Western Australia's most unique healthcare environments.
Working within the Perth Watch House in Northbridge, you'll care for detainees with diverse and often complex presentations, where strong assessment skills and sound clinical judgement are essential.
Every shift presents new challenges, requiring you to think critically, make timely clinical decisions and determine the most appropriate course of care.
Working alongside WA Police officers and another Registered Nurse, you'll be part of a collaborative team delivering healthcare in a secure custodial environment.
This fast-paced role offers genuine variety, a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through confident clinical assessment and decision-making.
You'll work 12-hour shifts (0600-1800 and 1800-0600), with comprehensive clinical handovers and the support of another Registered Nurse on every shift, with additional nursing support available during peak periods.
About You
You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident working autonomously, remains calm under pressure and enjoys the challenge of making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
You have excellent assessment skills, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions.
- Minimum 3 years' post-registration nursing experience.
- Previous Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Acute Care or Custodial Nursing experience highly regarded.
- Strong assessment, triage and clinical decision-making skills.
- Experience managing mental health and alcohol and other drug presentations is highly desirable.
- Venepuncture competency.
- Current National Police Clearance (issued within the last three months) or willingness to obtain.
- Current Provide First Aid and CPR certification (ALS highly regarded or willingness to obtain).
- Current WA Working with Children Check.
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence.
- Ability to successfully complete integrity and security clearances.
Desirable
- Drug and Alcohol Testing competency.
- Nurse Immuniser qualification.
Benefits
- Free Emergency Ambulance Cover.
- Free CPR and Provide First Aid training.
- Major Incident Medical Management and Support Training, Ride-Along and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Free Mental Health First Aid training.
- Salary packaging.
- Uniform supplied.
- Staff discounts on health insurance and a range of consumer products.
St John WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Take the next step in your nursing career and join a team where your clinical expertise, critical thinking and decision-making make a genuine difference every shift.
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Custodial Registered Nurse in Perth employer: St John Ambulance Western Australia Ltd.
St John WA offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for Registered Nurses to work in the dynamic environment of the Perth Watch House, where you can utilise your clinical skills to make a real difference in the lives of detainees. With a strong emphasis on professional development, comprehensive training programs, and a supportive team culture, you'll thrive in a role that not only challenges you but also provides meaningful engagement with diverse patient presentations. Enjoy benefits such as free emergency ambulance cover, salary packaging, and staff discounts, all while being part of an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages growth.
Contact Details:
St John Ambulance Western Australia Ltd. Recruitment Team
