Nurse Practitioner - Primary Healthcare SA Prison Health - Various Metro and Country Sites
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What you'll do
- Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Manage chronic, complex and acute health conditions
- Prescribe medicines and coordinate patient care
- Deliver virtual and face-to-face healthcare services
- Lead service improvement and evidence-based practice
- Work with a high level of autonomy to assess, diagnose, treat and coordinate care
- Support positive health outcomes across metropolitan and regional correctional settings
- Lead care planning and complex case management
- Build strong partnerships across multidisciplinary teams
What they're looking for
- Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with current NMBA registration
- Satisfactory Criminal History Clearances
- Compliant immunisation screening
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Full description from employer
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Multiple Prison Sites, SA Prison Health Service (SAPHS)
- Salary RN/M4 $137,464 to $143,282 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Full time temporary 12-month contract available
Join our dedicated nursing team at CALHN, where you’ll help shape the future of health through world-class care and research - achieving the extraordinary every day.
- Be part of a safe and connected, person-centred nursing community
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
- Grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment
- Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day
Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN
About the Role
Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of people in custody by delivering advanced primary healthcare across SA Prison Health Services. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will work with a high level of autonomy to assess, diagnose, treat and coordinate care while supporting positive health outcomes across metropolitan and regional correctional settings. Clinics are delivered across a variety of metropolitan and country prison locations, offering a diverse and rewarding scope of practice. Country travel and overnight stays are required as part of the role.
- Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Manage chronic, complex and acute health conditions
- Prescribe medicines and coordinate patient care
- Deliver virtual and face-to-face healthcare services
- Lead service improvement and evidence-based practice
About You
You are an experienced Nurse Practitioner who combines advanced clinical expertise with a passion for delivering accessible, person-centred healthcare.
- Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with current NMBA registration
- Advanced primary healthcare and clinical assessment skills
- Lead care planning and complex case management
- Build strong partnerships across multidisciplinary teams
- Drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy:
- Make your money go further – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
- Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
- Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Balance work and life – access flexible work options where available
- Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
- Feel supported – confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required 943789 SAPHS RN4 Nurse Practitioner Primary Healthcare Job Description.pdf
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with Adam Spicer, Nursing Director - SA Prison Health
Phone: 7002 3100
E-mail: adam.spicer@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 11 October 2026
Job Ref: 943789
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position
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