The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is 'great care every day'.
About your opportunity:
Permanent full-time
Prison Health Services operates between the Townsville Men's Correctional Centre (TCC) and Townsville Women's Correctional Centre (TWCC). The service provides primary health care to the patients within the prison setting. Responsibilities include medication administration, health education, chronic disease case management, responding to emergencies and working within a multidisciplinary team to provide equitable and safe care. Improving the health of prisoners is a hallmark of a just society. It is also an important public health measure given that the prisoner population moves between prisons and the wider community.
The Nurse Navigator Complex Care will be responsible for improving patient outcomes within the Townsville Correctional Centre. The role will be underpinned by the Reducing Barriers to Health and Wellbeing:
Coordinating patient-centred careCreating partnershipsImproving patient outcomesFacilitating systems improvementThe role provides advanced clinical expertise and decision making within a correctional environment. The role provides professional and clinical leadership support, mentorship and guidance to nurses, medical officers, nursing students and the multi-disciplinary team.
What the Townsville Hospital and Health Service has to offer: Generous remuneration package value up to $164,696 p.a. comprising:Salary range of $5081.10 to $5516.6 p.f. (Nurse Grade 7)Annual leave with 17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.Relocation Incentives.Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Role Requirements: Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in chronic disease, management, prison health or primary health care.Queensland Corrective Services Criminal History Check: Applicants are advised that this position works in a Queensland Corrective Services facility and requires employees and volunteers to have a current Queensland Corrective Services criminal history clearance as per the Corrective Services Act 2006.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change? With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Interested?
Contact: Helen Holzwart-Jones on 07 4430 5779.
Apply ONLINE by: Monday, 23/09/2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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