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About us:

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) is responsible for the delivery of health service to Prisoners in the Capricornia Correctional Centre (CCC) and Capricornia Correctional Farm (CCF) including workcamps. COHS provides a health service to a fluctuating population of approximately 1000 male prisoners within CCC and CCF.

About the role:

The Nurse Practitioner for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service works in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager/Nursing Director, Senior Medical Officer and wider CQHHS program team to support the COHS in provision of safe quality healthcare to Prisoner clients through exemplary clinical nursing standards of practice for the specialty of primary care including care of people with long-term conditions and/or emergency care.       

• Use critical analysis, problem solving and acute decision making to support optimal outcomes for recipients of healthcare services.

About you:

Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Nurse Practitioner Master's level qualification and NMBA endorsement to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is mandatory.

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Nurse Practitioner. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervision/manager prior to the commencement of employment.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $177,797 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $75.27- $78.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4E566658.

Applications close: Wednesday, 5 June 2024.