Registered Nurse – SAPOL Program
On-site
Core
Provide short-term, on-site healthcare and clinical assessments for detainees within South Australian police custody settings.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Forensic/Custody)
Builds
Clinical assessments and short-term care plans for detainees
Domain
Healthcare / Criminal Justice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Acute care assessment, clinical decision-making, risk management, forensic testing, clinical documentation, liaison with healthcare professionals
Preferred skills
Autonomous practice, critical thinking
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver nursing care within scope of practice, conduct Fit for Custody assessments, perform forensic testing, identify and respond to clinical deterioration, liaise with GPs and other professionals
Seniority
Experienced (3+ years acute care)