Nurse Practitioner

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Join a team of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving lives and supporting rehabilitation through quality healthcare.

Nurse Practitioner: Clarence Correctional Centre

As a Nurse Practitioner at Clarence Correctional
Centre, you’ll deliver advanced, evidence-based clinical care in one of the most unique and challenging healthcare environments in Australia. Working alongside a second Nurse Practitioner and the onsite Medical Officers, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the safe, respectful, evidenced based care of our inmate population.

This is a highly autonomous role, working 8 shifts per fortnight (9:00am to 7:00pm), influencing clinical practice, mentor nursing staff, and contribute to the ongoing development of correctional health services.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with flexible salary packaging (including novated leasing)
• Daily meals and free onsite parking for convenience
• Access to Benefits@Serco well being packages, financial perks, career support, and Fitness Passport
• Professional growth opportunities in primary, emergency, and correctional health
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees (Share2Care program)
• Employee referral incentives to reward great talent

Not a local? We’re offering $8K relocation assistance, meals provided on-site, and a competitive salary with great benefits.

Discover life in the Northern Rivers

Just outside Grafton, the Northern Rivers offers an enviable lifestyle — think beautiful beaches, lush hinterlands, and welcoming local communities. Enjoy a relaxed pace of life, affordable living, and easy access to hotspots like Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. Whether you’re chasing adventure or seeking a slower pace, this region truly offers the best of both worlds.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the Clarence Correctional Centre Medical Officers and multidisciplinary team
• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary healthcare to inmates
• Conduct physical assessments, diagnose conditions, and initiate treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe medications, and monitor treatment outcomes
• Implement targeted health education and promotion programs for inmates
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide immediate care, and coordinate emergency transfers
• Conduct emergency simple film x-rays where required
• Apply advanced clinical onsite treatment, sutures and plastering
• Assess mental health concerns, provide initial management, and liaise with mental health teams
• Refer patients to external specialists and facilitate continuity of care with community services
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records in compliance with legal and organisational standards
• Contribute to audits, reporting requirements, and quality improvement initiatives
• Act as a clinical leader within the nursing team, mentoring and supporting staff development
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery
• Identify and manage clinical risks and support workplace health and safety
• Contribute to policy development and clinical guideline reviews

About Clarence Correctional Centre

Located on the stunning NSW North Coast, Clarence Correctional Centre is Australia’s largest correctional facility with capacity for 1,700 inmates. Opened in 2020, it operates with a focus on:

• Rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates
• Safety and security for the community
• Providing a decent and respectful environment for staff and inmates

The surrounding region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, with lush rainforests, beaches, and welcoming communities, perfect for a balanced work-life experience.

Who You Are

• You are an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with:
• A Master of Nursing Practice and NMBA endorsement for Nurse Practitioner
• Strong clinical judgment, problem solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, mentor others, and manage complex care in a secure setting
• Experience in acute, emergency, primary, remote, or correctional health (highly regarded)
• Current Advance Life Support

Important Information

Due to the nature of the role, a comprehensive probity assessment, including State and Federal Police Checks, is required.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+, veterans, and people living with disability. By joining Serco, you’ll also gain access to employee-led networks promoting inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.

Apply Now

For questions or help with your application, contact:

+61 8 9450 9647
beth.peeney@serco-ap.com