Associate Health Services Manager
The GEO Group
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Job summary
The GEO Group Australia, through GEO Healthcare, seeks an Associate Health Services Manager to coordinate nursing staff and support the Health Services Manager in delivering primary health services in Victoria’s public prisons. The role combines clinical nursing duties with facility-level health service leadership.
Based in Ararat, VIC, the role offers full-time and part-time options with a base salary of $120,603.63 plus super, pro-rated for part-time.
Qualifications
- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse is essential.
- Minimum three years of postgraduate clinical nursing experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in clinical settings.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health & Safety principles.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nursing staff across location/s.
- Assist Health Services Manager with KPI reporting and client reporting requirements.
- Deliver nursing care to prisoners within a supervised setting.
- Adhere to GEO Healthcare values in all duties.
- Assist with reporting and data collection as required.
Skills
Education
Job description
Opportunity to join a provider of Healthcare services to public prisons across Victoria as an Associate Health Services Manager. Full Time and Part Time position available Attractive Base Salary of $120,603.63 Based on Full Time + Super (adjusted for pro-rata part-time hours at hourly rate of $57.9825). Based in Ararat VIC. Reward & Recognition Programs and Professional Development Benefits.
GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.
The Associate Health Services Manager (AHSM) will assist the Health Services Manager (HSM) to manage the provision of primary health services at their location/s. In particular, the AHSM is responsible for coordinating nursing staff at their location/s.
The role assists the HSM with reporting on Key Performance Measures (KPMs) and other Client/GEO Healthcare reporting requirements.
When not engaged in assisting the HSM, the AHSM will undertake the duties of a Registered Nurse: delivering health services which enhance and promote the health of prisoners through evidenced-based, comprehensive and professional nursing care within a prison setting.
The role requires the incumbent to perform all duties in accordance with the GEO Healthcare Values.
This opportunity exists on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis at Hopkins Correctional Centre in Ararat, VIC.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum three years of postgraduate clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing the role.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrated competence in clinical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional practice within the health facility.
- Demonstrated competence in written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills that ensure positive relationships are built and maintained with staff, the Client and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated basic level of computer literacy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety principles
- Valid Australian driver’s licence.
- Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required, e.g. night shifts and weekends.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts (including weekends and public holidays).
- Onsite working (no hybrid or remote working).
GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.
GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.
We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.
The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.
- GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.
- Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
- Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
- Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
- Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
- Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
- Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.
- Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
- Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
- Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
- Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees
- Rotating rosters: Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
- Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
- Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.
For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare
Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:
- Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
- Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months
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