Job Description
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/E********TT
About the role:
Are you ready for a change in the direction of your nursing career? Come and work for the Health Service at Victoria Police. The Custodial Health Service is a statewide health service run by Victoria Police and oversees the health care needs of all people in police custody. It is multidisciplinary team made up of Medical Officers, Registered nurses, Pharmacists and health information officers.
The unit operates a 24-hour nurse clinic at the Melbourne Custody Centre (MCC), a 24-hour custodial health advice line and a 7 day a week mobile service. The primary work location is the Melbourne Custody Centre, located at 520 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
Part/Full time ongoing positions
Monday to Sunday all shifts including Night Shift and Public Holidays
12 Hour Rotating Roster
VPS award including shift penalties (not Nursing Award)
Allocated one of three roles per shift
MCC Clinic
24 Hour Custodial Health Advice Line
Collecting, maintain and manage health records
Attending Metropolitan and Semi-Rural Police Stations to complete nursing assessments
Contributing to quality and safety initiatives
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
The ability to complete comprehensive health assessments
Advanced Critical Thinking
Ability to engage with Multidisciplinary team and key Stakeholders
Skills to work independently and autonomously within scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
Ability to elevate appropriately
Further Information:
The applicant must have a minimum of three years' experience in an acute setting
This position i s based at Melbourne Custody Centre, 520 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.




Applicants must hold a current drivers licence.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflect, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
We expect our people to foster a secure and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
Applications close midnight, Monday 31 August ****.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience.
We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all.
We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.
Applications close Monday 31 August **** at *****pm
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📌 Custodial Nurse X 4 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Police
📍 Melbourne