Job Title: Correctional Primary Health Nurse
The Correctional Primary Health Service (CPHS) is part of the Tasmanian Health Service and provides primary healthcare to people in custody in Tasmania. We care for up to 800 people at a time, making us the largest primary healthcare provider in the state.
Patient-Centred Care
Our team includes doctors, nurses, mental health specialists, and other health professionals who work together to address both physical and mental health needs.
About the Role
We're recruiting for multiple Correctional Primary Health Nurses (full-time and part-time) to provide compassionate care to inmates in Tasmanian prisons. Our nurses practice every aspect of nursing and provide person-centred care in all aspects of primary health.
This role could interest you if you are a registered nurse who:
* Is passionate about health education and health promotion.
* Wants to practice and learn a wide range of skills (acute skills, mental health skills, emergency care).
* Is interested in taking ownership and having a big say on the care you provide.
* Wants to provide care to a vulnerable cohort of Tasmanians with varying ill-health.
* Wants a role where you can learn, grow, and challenge yourself professionally.
* Wants to relocate to Tasmania and experience what we have to offer (we offer relocation bonuses and support - contact us for more info).
Your Key Responsibilities
1. You will need to communicate effectively with patients and internal/external services, correctional staff, and within our health teams.
2. You'll need to work closely with correctional staff, doctors, and other health professionals. Being a team player who can collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment is important.
3. Working in a correctional environment can be challenging, with potentially stressful and confrontational situations. Being emotionally resilient and able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor is crucial.
4. In a correctional setting, situations can be unpredictable. Nurses must be able to think quickly and make sound decisions, especially in emergencies.
5. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement (safety and quality) and the application of evidence-based practice in the practice setting.
6. Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures, and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
Eligibility and What We Offer
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
We offer a range of benefits including salary packaging, access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities, and a structured professional development pathway. Successful applicants will also receive a relocation bonus and support.
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