Health Services Manager
The GEO Group
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Job summary
The GEO Group is seeking a Health Services Manager to oversee health services at Hopkins Correctional Centre, ensuring safe, evidence-based delivery and KPI achievement. Strong leadership and governance skills are essential as you coordinate staff and resources in a complex prison healthcare setting.
The role requires RN registration with AHPRA, postgraduate health service management qualifications, and a track record in clinical governance and risk management.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.
- Post-graduate qualifications in health service management or extensive relevant experience.
- Recent management and leadership experience with change management, safety leadership and coaching.
- Experience leading clinical governance and clinical risk management at the local level.
- Ability to coordinate staffing and resources to meet health needs and KPIs at Hopkins Correctional Centre.
Responsibilities
- Lead health services delivery at Hopkins Correctional Centre.
- Coordinate local staffing and health resources to meet KPIs and contractual obligations.
- Advise the prison General Manager on quality, comprehensive health service delivery.
- Coordinate investigation and management of incidents and complaints in line with GEO policy and contractual obligations.
- Participate in meetings with Justice Health and Corrections Victoria as requested.
- Promote a culture supporting Quality, Safety, Environmental, Risk, Asset and Security Management Systems.
Skills
Education
Job description
Demonstrate Strong Leadership Skills in a dynamic working environment.
Attractive Base Salary of $157,000 + Super, Country Location.
GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.
The Health Services Manager (HSM) is responsible for managing the provision of health services at Hopkins Correctional Centre including to ensure that the services are delivered in a safe and evidence-based manner.
The role is responsible for coordinating staffing and other resources at Hopkins Correctional Centre and for meeting Key Performance Measures (KPMs) in accordance with the contract between the Client and GEO Healthcare.
- Hopkins Correctional Centre near Ararat and Ballarat
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
- Post-graduate qualifications related to health or health service management or extensive relevant experience.
- Recent management experience and leadership experience demonstrating appropriate skills, including change management, safety leadership, measuring performance and coaching and development.
- Demonstrated experience in leading clinical governance and clinical risk management at the local level.
- Lead and operationally coordinate the provision of all health services at Hopkins Correctional Centre to ensure health needs of the patients and contractual requirements are met by all staff.
- Coordinate local staffing and other onsite health resources, to ensure the efficient use of resources in meeting the health needs of people in prison and achieving key performance measures.
- Provide advice and support to the prison General Manager regarding the delivery of quality, comprehensive and evidence-based health services to the patient population in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Coordinate the investigation and management of incidents and complaints and ensure reporting and corrective action requirements comply with GEO Healthcare policy, service specifications and contractual obligations.
- Participate in meetings with Justice Health and Corrections Victoria and other meetings when requested to attend.
- Actively promote the development of a culture which supports the GEO Healthcare's efforts to maintain and improve its Quality, Safety, Environmental, Risk, Asset and Security Management Systems.
- Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures and the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manual and Code of Conduct.
- Able to drive culture encompassing a person-centered focus.
- Proven people and communication skills including relationship building, cooperation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussion.
- 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.
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
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.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team.
- 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
- Free parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience.
- 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
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