Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Conditions, Correctional Health

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Sponsorship considered

Flexible work-life balance

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Job summary

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) within the Queensland Government seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for inmates with complex chronic conditions. You will lead clinical decision-making and coordinate safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration and at least five years of chronic care experience, with a focus on governance, education, and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration.
• At least five years' clinical experience in chronic conditions or a similar specialty.
• Ability to lead clinical governance and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for inmates with complex chronic conditions.
• Lead clinical decision-making, case management and coordination of safe, evidence-based chronic disease care.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical governance

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner qualification

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) within the Queensland Government seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for inmates with complex chronic conditions. You will lead clinical decision-making and coordinate safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration and at least five years of chronic care experience, with a focus on governance, education, and service improvement.