About us:

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) is responsible for the delivery of health service to prisoners in the Capricornia Correctional Centre (CCC), Capricornia Correctional Farm (CCF) and prisoner workcamps. COHS provides a health service to a fluctuating population of approximately 1028 male prisoners within CCC and CCF. The needs of this client group vary widely and COHS requires a flexible system that responds to urgent/non-urgent, complex, planned chronic care and preventative health needs.

Prisoners can access appropriate primary care and emergency care equivalent to standard of that of the general community. COHS currently operates from a primary health care model for service delivery with a multidisciplinary team from the time the prisoner enters the system, through transfers to other facilities, and to their release into the community.

About the role:

• Practice in accordance with any applicable code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within the scope of the position.
• Undertake clinical assessment and working with the inter-professional team to deliver holistic care patients and their families of the CQ Health.
• Provision of nursing care that meets all relevant competency and professional practice standards relevant to the position.
• Deliver a high standard of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation by using clinical nursing/midwifery expertise.
• Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.

About you:

• Hold a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $51.33 - $65.84 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• 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 at Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5B621796

Applications close: Sunday, 9 March 2025

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