Registered Nurse - Prison Health Service

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a casual employment opportunity with the Prison Health Service, located at Townsville Correctional Centre in Stuart. There are five (5) casual positions available.The purpose of the Registered Nurse is to deliver timely holistic client care according to scope of practice, within a primary health care model in an Prison Health setting as prescribed by policy, clinical standards, clinical guidelines and protocols, workplace instructions and the Corrective Services Act 2006.Job details Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV561824
Closing date 20-May-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Casual (Five positions available)
Contact person Bryan Wilkinson
Contact details 07 4430 5551
Access theOur purpose is `great care every day'.Prison Health Service
Prison Health Service is situated at the Townsville Correctional Centre and staff are subject to security and safety requirements of the Townsville Correctional Centre. The Townsville University Hospital has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Corrective Services (General Manager of the Townsville Correctional Centre) and is represented by the Queensland Health Nurse Unit Manager onsite.Staff are to familiarise themselves with the orientation and induction to the facility incorporating Correctional Service safety induction requirements including Corrective Services criminal history check as well as Queensland Health.Benefits

• Wage rate ranges between $51.33 - $65.84 p.h. (casual rate) (NG5)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include:

, uniform and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.Role requirements

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: Extensive experience in Primary Health Care and or Community Services.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
• On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Queensland Corrective Services Criminal History Check: Applicants are advised that this position works in a Queensland Corrective Services facility and requires employees and volunteers to have a current Queensland Corrective Services criminal history clearance as per the Corrective Services Act 2006.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.Interested?
Contact: Bryan Wilkinson on 07 4433 4234
Apply ONLINE by: Monday 20/05/2024Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please download the Role Description for future reference.
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