Opportunity to join provider of Healthcare services to public prisons across Victoria as Associate Health Services ManagerAttractive Base Salary of $107,216.18 + Super, Barwon PrisonAbout the rolesGEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.The Associate Health Services Manager (A-HSM) will assist the Health Services Manager (HSM) to manage the provision of primary Health Services at their location/s. In particular, the A-HSM is responsible for coordinating nursing staff at their location/s.The role assists the HSM with reporting on Key Performance Measures (KPMs) and other Client/GEO Healthcare reporting requirements.When not engaged in assisting the HSM, the A-HSM will undertake the duties of a Registered Nurse: delivering Health Services which enhance and promote the health of prisoners through evidenced-based, comprehensive and professional nursing care within a prison setting.The role requires the incumbent to perform all duties in accordance with the GEO Healthcare Values.This opportunity exists on a part-time (0.8) basis at our Barwon Prison, located in Lara.For full information in relation to this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the link below:Skills and Experience:The ideal candidate will have:Essential:
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum three years of postgraduate clinical experience as a registered nurse.
- Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing the role.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrated competence in clinical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional practice within the health facility.
- Demonstrated competence in written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills that ensure positive relationships are built and maintained with staff, the Client and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated basic level of computer literacy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety principles
- 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, e.g. night shifts and weekends.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts (including weekends and public holidays)
- An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
- Career opportunities, professional development and progression
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Many other employee (and family) benefits.
- Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
- Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months