The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary health care within Fulham Correctional Centre. You will operate at an advanced clinical practice level and provide specialist advice with treatment orders implemented by the multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold AHPRA nurse registrations, have 5+ years' nursing experience, and be capable of teaching health education to patients and clinicians.

GEO Group in Ravenhall, Victoria, is seeking a Principal Clinician-Service Improvement & Outreach Support to lead advanced clinical practice across custody and community settings, including The Bridge Centre, Ravenhall and Fulham Correctional Centres. You will drive quality improvement, design reintegration programs, and strengthen throughcare.

This role requires full registration, at least two years of practice, and the ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams.

Fixed-Task Part-Time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week) Opportunity Salary $152,097.88 (pro-rata) plus Superannuation Challenge yourself by providing support in a correctional setting

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary health nurse practitioner services at Fulham Correctional Centre (FCC).

The Primary Health Nurse Practitioner undertakes their role at an advanced clinical practice level and within their approved scope of practice.

The Primary Health Nurse Practitioner has a strong clinical leadership role and provides specialist advice and treatments orders for patients, which are implemented by the multidisciplinary team.

Locations and Salaries

An opportunity exists for a Fixed-Task Part-time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week)Nurse Practitionerat FCC.

For more information in relation to this role, including the key accountabilities, please download the Position Description .

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidates will have:

• Current endorsement as a Registered Nurse with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA.
• At least five (5) years post basic experience in nursing with a demonstrable level of advanced nursing practice inclusive of knowledge/skills in medical emergency management, primary health care and chronic disease management would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and training in relation to the delivery of primary health care.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills including computer literacy.
• Demonstrated advanced level of problem solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation skills and the ability to work well both within a team and with multiple stakeholders to achieve high standards of patient care.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of teaching and providing health education to patients and clinicians.
• Successful completion of, undertaking or prepared to undertake a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) approved Master's Degree (Nurse Practitioner).
• Post graduate qualifications in advanced lifesaving, trauma management, chronic disease management and/or primary health care are desirable.

Other Requirements of the role:

• 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 and being on call may be required.

About GEO Group

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

GEO Group employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men's public prisons in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values:Integrity, Respect, Accountable, Agile, Innovative.

Company Benefits Overview

Here's what you'll enjoy as part of the GEO FCC Team:

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.
• 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.
• Reward and recognition:A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month and Team Member Rewards.
• 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.

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