Registered Nurses – Youth Detention Centre | Wacol

3-Month Temporary Contract | Full time Hours | AM, PM & Night Shifts

Are you a Registered Nurse with adolescent and paediatric experience looking for your next opportunity? We are currently seeking two experienced Registered Nurses to join the healthcare team at a Youth Detention Centre in Wacol, Brisbane, on a 3-month temporary contract.

This is a great opportunity to utilise your clinical skills in a unique healthcare environment, providing professional and compassionate nursing care to young people with varying healthcare needs.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering safe, high-quality nursing care to adolescents within a youth detention setting. The successful candidates will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and the confidence to work in a dynamic environment.

Shift Details:

- 3-month temporary contract.

- Full-time hours.

- 12-hour shifts across AM, PM and night shifts.

- Day shifts: 7:00am – 7:30pm (30-minute unpaid meal break).

- Night shifts: 7:00pm – 7:30am.

- Must be available to work across all shifts, including nights.

Key Requirements





- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

- Previous adolescent and paediatric nursing experience.

- Experience working with young people in a healthcare setting.

- ieMR/PMR training is required to pick up shifts at the facility.

- Candidates without previous ieMR/PMR training can complete a paid two-day orientation.

- Flexibility and availability to work AM, PM and night shifts.

- Strong communication, clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

What's on Offer?

- 3-month temporary contract opportunity.

- Full-time hours available.

- Paid two-day orientation for candidates requiring ieMR/PMR training.

- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a youth detention healthcare environment.

- Work within a supportive clinical team.

How to Apply

If you are a Registered Nurse with adolescent and paediatric experience and are available to work across all shifts, including nights, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact our recruitment team to discuss this opportunity further.

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