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About us:

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) provides clinical services within the correctional centre, which is unique to other clinical services, in that, COHS provides services within a structured day and security function of Capricornia Correctional Centre. Therefore, limitations exist in how healthcare services are provided and the timeframe for which this can occur given the safety and security function within a correctional facility. 

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Health and Wellbeing (CN H&WB) will work in partnership with the COHS multidisciplinary team to provide, assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment as well as education and health promotion to the Prisoner community at the Capricornia Correctional Centre. The role will have a holistic approach including early identification and intervention, care planning, therapeutic interventions with an identified focus on the health education, health promotion, harm minimisation, discharge planning and the liaison and referral to appropriate health services for the prisoner population in the Correctional Centre and transitioning back to the Community.

• Deliver an advanced standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation by using clinical nursing expertise including for patients with complex care needs.
• Respond appropriately and provide support and direction to manage all aspects of care including sudden alterations in the health status of the patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge in or the ability to adapt or develop an advanced level of knowledge regarding the complexities associated with health and health care delivery within a correctional setting and the drivers of health disadvantage in this population.

A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma will be highly regarded. 

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,057 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $52.86 - $56.60 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) RK4570561

Applications close: Monday, 1 July 2024