Details
We are seeking a Primary Health Nurse Practitioner to work locum in Corrections across Melbourne.
Flexible working hours - 16 to 24 hours per week, M-F
Rates
$113.42 per hour + penalties
The Position
- Undertake primary health nurse practitioner clinics, either in person or using telehealth.
- Triage all patient referrals to the clinic and determine if any patients should be booked for a Medical Officer Clinic clinician clinic.
- Order and review pathology tests and/or diagnostic tests, e.g. medical imaging for primary health patients, as clinically indicated.
- Undertake ongoing reviews of patients and adjust treatment regimes and prescribed medications as clinically indicated.
- Participate in clinical case reviews for complex primary health patients.
- Participate in supervision and mentoring requirements for nurse practitioners with the Director, Medical Services.
Health Service
2 locations across Metropolitan Melbourne
- Metropolitan Remand Centre
- Ravenhall Correctional Centre
Essential Criteria
- AHPRA registered
- Current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA
- Successful completion of, undertaking or prepared to undertake a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) approved Master’s Degree (Nurse Practitioner
- 5 + Registered Nurse experience with a demonstrable level of advanced nursing practice inclusive of knowledge/skills in medical emergency management, primary health care and chronic disease management.
- Demonstrated advanced level of problem solving, communication skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Valid and current full Australian driver’s licence.
- Ability to work within a correctional 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.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.