Registered Nurse - Mount Gambier Prison

About this role

What G4S can offer you

• A great roster & no night shifts: 10-hour shifts | 8am - 6pm or 9am - 7pm | full-time ongoing position
• Extra annual leave: Up to 6 weeks of annual leave provided 
• Comprehensive prison & job training: You'll do a two-day prison induction with a certified correctional trainer, followed by shadowing our experienced nurses on the job
• Competitive rates: $45 per hour (Weekdays), $67.50 per hour (Saturdays),  $78.75 per hour (Sundays), $90 per hour (Public Holidays)

The role & team

Join us as a full time ongoing Registered Nurse in our nurse-led clinic at Mount Gambier Prison, reporting to our Management Team. You'll work within a supportive team of nine Nurses, our Medical Administration Officer and our part-time GP. We're looking for someone with great observational skills and the confidence to do systematic clinical assessments on prisoners. In the role you will:

• Undertake clinical assessments on prisoners which could include taking blood, checking blood pressure, temperature checks, dipstick tests, checking bowel sounds, urinalysis, and more.
• Issue medication like insulin & methadone - Thursday is a particularly busy medication day onsite.
• Provide wound care & assist with work injuries.
• Receive and provide support from our onsite GP.
• Assist with unexpected events, such as reported chest pain.

What we're looking for

• A completed Bachelor of Nursing
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) 
• Holder of professional indemnity insurance, or willing to get this before commencement (nurse unions provide this for members)
• Holder of first aid & CPR, or willing to get this before starting (we can pay for this and enrol you in a course)

The recruitment process

• Applying online with your CV.
• Shortlisted applicants will receive a 10-minute phone call from Talent Advisor to learn more about the role.
• After this you will be invited to a 30-minute online interview via Google Meet or an onsite interview, depending on your location. 
• 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 4 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 672 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. 

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company, is a world-leading security and facility services company that delivers tailored, integrated solutions. With a global workforce of approximately 800,000 employees across 100 countries and nearly 2,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to safeguard assets, people and communities. We are a preferred partner for complex and high-risk environments, allowing our government, law enforcement and industry clients to focus on their core business. People are the heart of everything we do. From safeguarding critical infrastructure in mining, health, finance, and data centres to delivering essential justice services—including prisons, courts, prisoner escort and transport, electronic monitoring, and mobile speed cameras—our mission is to keep our communities and the people in our care safe.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit www.g4s.com.au.