Prison Health Nurse
- Deliver essential healthcare services within a correctional setting.
- Support patients with a range of acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs.
- Work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
Prison Health Nurse | Alice Springs NT | 19 October Start
6-Week Contract | Correctional Health | Northern Territory
Looking for your next nursing contract in the Northern Territory?
MARS Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (N3) for a 6-week Prison Health contract in Alice Springs, commencing 19 October 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and adaptable nurse to put their clinical skills to use in a unique correctional healthcare environment.
The opportunity
You'll be delivering essential healthcare services within a correctional setting, supporting patients with a range of acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs.
What's on offer?
Start date: 19 October 2026
Contract duration: 6 weeks
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Opportunity to gain valuable correctional health experience
Dedicated compliance and onboarding support
Weekly payroll through MARS Healthcare
Access to ongoing NT nursing opportunities following your placement
What we're looking for
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience in Correctional Health, Primary Health Care, Emergency or Acute Nursing
Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills
Confidence working autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
Ability to meet NT Health compliance requirements
Availability from 19 October for the full 6-week placement
Previous Prison Health or Correctional Nursing experience will be highly regarded.
Why MARS Healthcare?
We know agency nursing contracts involve more than just finding your next placement. Our team will guide you through the compliance process, help you prepare for your assignment and support you throughout your contract.
Once you're screened and compliant, you'll also be well positioned for further nursing opportunities across the Northern Territory and other states.
Apply now!
If you're an experienced Registered Nurse ready for a new challenge in Alice Springs, we'd love to hear from you. Please email your updated CV to Ceri.Campbell@marsrecruitment.com.au / Call or Text - 0402 274 505
Apply today to secure your October contract with MARS Healthcare!
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