About this role What G4S can offer you Develop your leadership skills in the complex and unique environment of correctional healthcare Join a supportive Senior Management Team and report directly to the Prison General Manager Explore and implement new approaches to healthcare delivery and how our nurse-led clinic runs Relocation assistance is available About the role and team We're recruiting a Health Services Manager with strong leadership skills and experience in acute health to manage our nurse-led clinic onsite, leading a highly dedicated team of 12 Registered Nurses and two Medical Administrators.
As the Health Services Manager, you'll oversee the delivery of essential healthcare services to prisoners, including physical and mental health triaging, support, and drug and alcohol addiction management.
Reporting to the General Manager, Simon, this position sits within the Senior Management Team, offering opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of healthcare services within the prison.
Key responsibilities include: Leadership and Management: Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the nursing team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Change Management: Drive the implementation of a comprehensive action plan to improve health service delivery, including streamlining processes, optimising medication management, and enhancing staff training.
Performance Management and Recruitment: Oversee the performance of the nursing team, including recruitment, retention, and professional development.
Budget Management: Manage the health centre budget effectively, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective delivery of services.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Prison General Manager, SMT, and external stakeholders, including SA Prison Health, to ensure the provision of comprehensive healthcare services.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate health and safety risks within the health centre, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
What we're looking for Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA registration.
Proven leadership ability, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving change.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in acute health.
A genuine interest in correctional health.
A work health and safety (WHS) background and experience (desirable).
The recruitment process Online Application: Submit your CV via the G4S website.
Phone Screening: A 20-minute phone call with our Talent Advisor, Allegra.
Interview: An onsite or online interview with two members of the team.
Site Tour: A tour of the prison and health clinics.
Background Checks: National police check, reference checks, and a prison clearance application.
About Mount Gambier Prison G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison.
Providing various work and education programs to mainly male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending.
Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody.
About G4S Australia and New Zealand G4S, An Allied Universal Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions.
With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.
We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.
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