This role provides high quality health care to the prisoners of the Numinbah Correctional Centre. The role is that of general primary health and will be part of a nursing and medical team that provide the Correctional Centre with health care daily. The clinical nurse will oversee the work of the registered nurse and provide leadership on the shift, based in Numinbah Valley.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a
Clinical Nurse (Numinbah Offender Health Service) to join
Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Assess and monitor the overall health care required for offenders and set individual plans
- Work in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement offender care plans based on patient needs
- Provide high quality nursing assessments and interventions
- Participate in multidisciplinary and interagency meetings held by the centre to discuss the needs of individuals and groups.
- Work in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups
About You
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
- A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $107 960 - $115 604
About Us
The Numinbah Offender Health Service is a part of the Gold Cost Hospital and Health Service that is managed by Mental Health and Specialist Services, situated in the Numinbah Correctional Centre and is a low secure facility for approximately 110 women prisoners. The Offender Health Service determines offenders primary health needs and develops and implements offender health care plans based on those needs in collaboration with others, based at Numinbah Offender Health Service, based in Numinbah Valley
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How To Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by
Friday, 31 January 2025
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC615384
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
Occupational group Health - Nursing
