Registered Nurse - ARWCF Waikato Hub

New Women's unit based at ARWCF Waikato Hub (within Waikeria Prison premises) - South of Te Awamutu. Develop skills in various health areas, from women's health, mental health to emergencies. Join us at ARWCF Waikato Hub based at Waikeria Prison. Mō te tūnga | About the role Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings. They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities. If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit. Working in our prison health centres presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas. Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing wahine with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care. With the women's prison population increasing at a rate higher than forecast, the women's corrections network is approaching maximum capacity. In response, Rangiora Unit (a low‑security unit) has been opened, alongside the planned opening of Ngaio Unit (high‑security) in the coming months. Both units are women's units located within Waikeria Prison and are managed by Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility. Mōu | About you We have an opening at the ARWCF Waikato Hub based at Waikeria Prison for a permanent Registered Nurse who can demonstrate: Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing. A diverse range of post‑graduate clinical exposure. The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations. A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally. A non-judgmental approach. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Experience in women's health is considered desirable. Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles. Ngā painga | The benefits The full salary range is $77,289 - $108,874 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Mō mātou | About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values‑led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. You can find out more about us here. Applications Close: Sunday, 30th August #J-18808-Ljbffr