Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Registered Nurse (RN2-8) Remuneration: $43.46 - $57.88 per hour + superannuation Requisition ID: REQ684558

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN2-8) Primary Care - Casual - Kariong Intake and Transit Centre

This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

We are Just the placeto grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

We're currently looking for a qualified Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and at least one full year of nursing experience.

The Registered Nurse performs reception screening and comprehensive health assessments on persons received into custody whilst assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing management.

Our Location The Kariong Intake and Transit Centre is an intake and transit centre for classified inmates transitioning between Sydney and the NSW north coast. It also houses fresh custody remand inmates awaiting placement. Kariong Intake and Transit Centre is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, approximately 90 minutes north of Sydney and 15 minutes west of Gosford. Nestled within a semi-rural setting, the facility is easily accessible via the M1 Pacific Motorway, offering a convenient commute for staff from both Sydney and Newcastle. Salary & Benefits

Your hourly rate of $43.46 - $57.88 per hour (+ superannuation) is just the beginning. You'll also have access to:

Additional allowances that may apply

Access to salary packaging benefits

A fitness passport (if you're eligible)

Fantastic training & education opportunities available

A dynamic & varied working environment where no two days are the same

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and to answer the below questions:

Discuss a situation where you had to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address a complex patient case. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?

Share an experience where you had to adapt quickly to a change in a patient's condition or a sudden shift in priorities. How did you handle it?

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Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd of August - 11:59pm

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 08 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Admin & Office
  • Vacancy: 10
  • Job type: Casual
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  • Location: Ballina, NSW 2478
  • Job Nature: Casual

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