Enrolled Nurse
WorkPac HSC Doctors and Nurses
Grafton, Coffs Harbour, and North Coast NSW
Nursing—Psych, Forensic, and Correctional Health (Healthcare and Medical)
Full-time
$70,000–$73,000 per year + penalties
Are you an enrolled nurse with a passion for primary care and a sense of purpose?
Ready to take on a new challenge in a secure and supportive environment? WorkPac Health and Social Care is seeking experienced enrolled nurses to join our client’s healthcare team at a correctional center in regional New South Wales. This permanent, full-time role offers stable, long-term work with travel and accommodation support—ideal for nurses looking to make a difference while gaining experience in a unique setting.
About Our Client
Our client operates Australia’s largest correctional facility, a state-of-the-art center with a 1,700-bed capacity, servicing the northern part of NSW. The facility has been operating since mid-2020 and is committed to providing quality healthcare in a culturally sensitive and patient-focused environment.
What You Will Be Doing
As an EN, you will play a vital role in delivering primary healthcare services to inmates under the supervision of a registered nurse. Working within your scope of practice, you will assist with medication administration, wound care, health monitoring, and emergency response within the facility. You will also contribute to prisoner assessments and manage clinical records. Operating as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help promote rehabilitation, ensure safety, and foster a respectful culture within the correctional facility.
Supporting inmate healthcare under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
Conducting clinical assessments
Administering medications
Performing care, BGL monitoring, and emergency response
Managing clinical records and contributing to governance and quality improvement activities
Liaising with RNs, internal teams, and other health professionals
Participating in staff inductions and supervision of students where required
What You Will Need
Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2)
Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience
Experience in primary health, rural health, or emergency nursing is desirable
COVID-19 Vaccination (minimum 2 doses)
National Police Check
NSW Corrections Clearance or willingness to obtain
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What’s In It For You?
Competitive hourly rates
Uniform, meals, and site ID provided
Supported onboarding and training
Work at a state-of-the-art facility
Full-time permanent work
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Darcy Bailey—Recruitment Coordinator
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Phone: 0737152085 Email: darcy.bailey@workpac.com