Registered Nurse

The GEO Group Australia; Ararat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Generous annual leave

Long service leave

Continuing professional development

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is seeking Registered Nurses for Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ararat, to deliver primary healthcare to men in a correctional setting. You will provide evidence-based nursing care, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to continuous professional development within a secure environment.

Full-time (and part-time) roles are available with competitive salary ranges, pro-rata adjustments for part-time hours, and generous leave benefits including annual and

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Immunisation certificate.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration clinical experience.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Plan and coordinate patient care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in primary health care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to men in Victoria’s public prisons.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing services within a prison setting.
• Coordinate and plan patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional practice standards and documentation.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills

Team Work Oriented

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Nursing qualifications and current registration with AHPRA

Job description

Join the Provider of Healthcare Services to Public Prisons across Victoria.

Opportunities for a Registered Nurse at Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ararat.

Free Parking, Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits

About the roles

GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.

Nurses employed by GEO Healthcare work to deliver high-quality patient care to men in Victoria's public prisons. Nurses deliver health services which enhance and promote the health of people in prison through evidenced base, comprehensive and professional nursing care within a prison setting.

Opportunities exist for Full time and Part Time Registered Nurses at Hopkins Correctional Centre, Ararat.

Nursing Staff will be employed under the terms of an Enterprise Agreement. Terms and conditions provided by this Agreement include:

• Registered Nurse Full-time salary range $80k-110k plus super for a full-time salary adjusted for pro-rata part-time hours.
• Base rate $38 - $53 per hour.
• Annual increments to salary for Enrolled and Registered nurses.
• Competitive Shift and Weekend Allowances.
• Generous annual leave, long service leave and ‘continuing professional development’ leave benefits.

Skills and Experience:

• Clinical Nursing Skills
• Team Work Oriented
• Excellent Communication Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• Appropriate nursing qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Must have current Immunisation Certificate
• Minimum one years of post-registration clinical experience.
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing the role.
• Ability to plan and coordinate patient care.
• Competence in clinical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to contribute to the professional practice within the health facility.
• Competence in written and verbal communication skills. Basic level of computer literacy.
• Clinical experience in a primary health care is desirable.

Other Requirements of the role:

• 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.
• Hold an immunisation provider certificate or be willing to work towards obtaining certification.
• Onsite working (no hybrid or remote working).

About GEO Healthcare

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.

Company Benefits Overview

GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.

The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.

Financial & Career Benefits

• 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.

Health & Wellbeing

• 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

Work-Life Balance

• 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

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE