Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Disease Specialist

Queensland Government

Rockhampton Regional

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development
Sponsorship considered (conditions)
Flexible Work-Life Balance
Salary Sacrificing Options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport

Job summary

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) within Queensland Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical assessment and specialist care for inmates with complex chronic conditions at Capricornia Correctional Centre. You will lead clinical decision-making, drive governance and quality initiatives, and mentor nursing staff to uphold evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and support prisoner

Qualifications

  • Current AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration.
  • At least five years' clinical experience in chronic conditions or similar specialty.
  • Ability to lead clinical governance, quality improvement and service evaluation.
  • Commitment to professional development and mentoring.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and specialist care 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.
  • Educate, mentor and support nursing staff and patients to promote clinical excellence.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to improve health outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration
Clinical experience in chronic care
Leadership and governance
Education and mentorship
Communication and problem-solving

Tools

Clinical governance tools

Job description

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) within Queensland Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical assessment and specialist care for inmates with complex chronic conditions at Capricornia Correctional Centre. You will lead clinical decision-making, drive governance and quality initiatives, and mentor nursing staff to uphold evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and support prisoner

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