Registered Nurse - SAPOL Program

“At Pop Up Health, community wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in being innovative leaders in delivering exceptional care, passion and quality service.”

Pop Up Health provides a dynamic workplace that is not only rewarding, but also fosters a sense of community. Our modern facilities offer both a comfortable and inviting atmosphere where employees and clients can work collaboratively with the support of the business. We have a strong commitment to the growth and development of our team and promote a safe environment for learning. We specialise in providing personalised healthcare services that cater to the diverse needs of clients across the state. Our dedicated and compassionate team delivers holistic, client centred care with the utmost respect and dignity.

Role Overview:

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the South Australian Criminal Justice System? We are currently seeking dynamic and skilled Registered Nurses to join our team as part of our SAPOL program. In this role, you will provide consultation, triage, and assessment nursing care to those incarcerated in the SAPOL correctional facilities, ensuring their well-being and supporting hospital avoidance.

Multiple positions in metropolitan Adelaide as well as regional South Australia available offering attractive penalty rates!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply nursing skills within the scope of practice as per AHPRA guidelines and training
• Provide clinical care to detainees and Police Officers within the SAPOL correctional facilities
• Assess detainees for 'Fit for Custody' in collaboration with admitting SAPOL Officer
• Complete accurate and timely patient notes and documentation
• Collaborate and communicate with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals
• Actively recognise and respond to clinical deterioration or incidents
• Attend regular training to stay updated and maintain current skills and knowledge within your scope of practice

About You:

To be successful in this role you will possess a Bachelor of Nursing and current unrestricted AHPRA registration. You will also bring with you a minimum of 3 years’ of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse. You will have strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.

You must also possess:

• National Police Clearance
• Unrestricted South Australian Driver's License
• WWCC and NDIS clearances
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling certificates
• Proof of mandatory vaccinations (including COVID and Flu)

Why Pop-Up Health?

Pop-Up Health are a trailblazing force in the community healthcare sector on a relentless pursuit of excellence. Join a team where innovation meets compassion, and your impact resonates in the hearts of the community, some of our key staff benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Company-supplied uniforms
• Access to ongoing private health discount
• Complimentary annual flu vaccination
• Onsite training and skill development opportunities