Prison Nurse | Alice Springs

Calling all adventurous Prison Nurses! Escape the ordinary—live, work, and make a difference in iconic Alice Springs.

Registered Nurse (N3) | Correctional Health Alice Springs Correctional Centre, Northern Territory

Start your outback adventure with a meaningful nursing role in the Red Centre!

Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory – the heart of Australia.
Contract Dates – Multiple Vacancies Available! We’re recruiting 8 x Locum RNs for correctional health contracts, with the following confirmed start and end dates:
  • 27 May – 5 July
  • 10 June – 18 July
  • 30 June – 8 August 
  • 14 July – 22 August
The Role

Working as an N3 Registered Nurse in this unique correctional health setting, you’ll provide holistic, culturally appropriate care in a secure environment. You’ll draw on your clinical skills, autonomy, and adaptability to support a diverse patient population with varied physical and mental health needs.
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a genuine impact in one of Australia’s most iconic and remote locations.

Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration (N3 Level RN)
  • Correctional, ED, or high-acuity nursing experience
  • ALS, First Aid & CPR certifications
  • Excellent clinical judgement and independent practice in remote settings
  • Up-to-date COVID-19 and relevant immunisations

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Travel & Accommodation provided
  • Competitive pay with penalties and loadings
  • Experience the true outback lifestyle
  • Build advanced skills in rural & remote nursing
  • Make a real difference every single day

About Aussie Locums

Trusted by over 90% of our clients and candidates, Aussie Locums has proudly supported healthcare professionals since 2008. We specialise in placing passionate clinicians across rural, regional, and remote Australia. Whether you’re a seasoned locum or new to correctional health, we’re here to make the process smooth and successful.

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Apply Today
Don’t miss your chance to step into one of Australia’s most rewarding locum experiences.

Click APPLY NOW or contact Vicky for a confidential chat:
[email protected] |+61 7 4031 9991

To apply for this job please visit apply.jobadder.com.

Location: Alice Springs
Job Type: Contract or Temp
Job Ref: 1599595

Your Consultant

Working as a nurse for many years, Vicky now paves the way for fellow nurses to find their dream roles, bringing the same excitement and passion to her role as a recruiter that she did as a nurse.

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