Registered Nurse - Mount Gambier Prison

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 and the Limestone Coast

Mount Gambier, South Australia's largest regional city with a population of 35,724, is conveniently located almost midway between Adelaide (436 km) and Melbourne (441 km). The city offers a community-focused lifestyle and is well-equipped with educational facilities, including public and private primary and secondary schools, along with UniSA and TAFE SA campuses for various qualifications. Paired with affordable housing options, both rental and owned, it's easy to see why so many are choosing to make the move.

Beyond the city, the broader Limestone Coast region boasts access to some of South Australia's finest coastline, offering safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing, and surf. This area is further enriched by a world-class wine region, abundant open spaces, outstanding national parks, and diverse sporting and recreational facilities.

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 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 g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.