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 Professional 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.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

- Contact [email protected]

- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J696035

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026

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