Clinical Nurse (Offender Health)

Job Description

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 1028 male Prisoners within CCC and CCF. The CCC receives and transitions Prisoners on release from and to geographical locations north to Mackay; south to Gladstone, east to Capricorn Coast; and west to Central Highlands.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 CCC/ a 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: 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. Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulations, and standards which impact upon the position, including contemporary human resource management requirements and practices, such as work health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity principles and practices. Ability to provide clinical supervision, clinical education, and up-skilling to nurses to achieve a skilled capable workforce in line with professional workforce standards. Participate in developing and undertaking quality initiatives, clinical audits, and research. Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education, and research in conjunction with the Nurse Grade 7 and Nurse Grade 6 (2). About you: Current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). A relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan. What we offer: An hourly rate between $66.97 - $71.71 p.h. (Incl 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 and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5B621925 . Applications close: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 #Rockhampton #TheCaves Further information:We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each. #J-18808-Ljbffr