Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – The Caves QLD

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) delivers essential healthcare to Capricornia Correctional Centre, from urgent treatment and chronic disease management to preventative care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help address health inequalities, support better health outcomes and provide care that meets community standards. Your work will play a meaningful role in supporting rehabilitation and helping inmates prepare for their transition back into the community.

About us

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) delivers essential healthcare to Capricornia Correctional Centre, from urgent treatment and chronic disease management to preventative care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help address health inequalities, support better health outcomes and provide care that meets community standards. Your work will play a meaningful role in supporting rehabilitation and helping inmates prepare for their transition back into the community.

About the role

- Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and specialist care for inmates with complex chronic conditions.
- Lead clinical decision‑making, case management and the coordination of safe, evidence‑based chronic disease care.
- Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within Capricornia Offender Health Service.
- Educate, mentor and support nursing staff and patients, promoting clinical excellence and ongoing career development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to improve health outcomes and support organisational priorities.

About you





- Current AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration and at least five years' clinical experience in chronic conditions or a similar specialty; additional information listed on the role description.
- Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and delivering safe, evidence‑based care for complex conditions.
- Ability to lead clinical governance, quality improvement, innovation and service evaluation.
- Commitment to professional development, mentoring, research and evidence‑based practice.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and leadership skills, with the ability to engage teams, manage resources and improve patient outcomes.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $188,624 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

- Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
- Locality Allowance
- Post Graduate Allowance
- Sponsorship considered (conditions apply)
- Flexible Work‑Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026

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Frontline Support

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Conditions) (Livingstone Shire)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Livingstone Shire