Nurse Practitioner

Opportunity for Nurse Practitioner at Melbourne Assessment Prison, West Melbourne.
Attractive Base Salary of $153,263, Reward and Recognition Programs, and Professional Development Benefits.

About the roles

GEO Healthcare is seeking to employ and support a Nurse Practitioner . The opportunity aims to develop and produce Nurse Practitioners capable of providing a high standard of clinical care to patients within a complex health environment. GEO Healthcare will support the development of nursing leaders with the capacity to lead practice and service development, and influence healthcare services within a diverse and unique corrections environment.

On the job:

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:

• Nurse Practitioner

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted registration as a Registered (Division 1) Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• A postgraduate qualification (minimum graduate certificate) in a clinical field relevant to specified practice field.
• A minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two (2) years full-time equivalent advanced practice in the last 6 years in the same clinical field.

Course admission criteria:

• Current general Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration as a registered nurse.
• A minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two (2) years full-time equivalent advanced practice in the last 6 years in the same clinical field.
• A postgraduate qualification (minimum graduate certificate) in a clinical field relevant to the specified practice field.
• Current employment in an Australian health care service at a minimum of 40 hours/fortnight in an advanced clinical nursing role.
• Documentation of clinical practice and support agreements.

Other requirements:

• Valid and current Australian driver's license.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

Company Benefits Overview

The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.

• GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men's public prisons.

Here's what you'll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

Financial & Career Benefits

• Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, the Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
• Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
• Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
• Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family's education goals.
• Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
• Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.

Health & Wellbeing

• Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
• Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
• Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
• Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
• Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees

Work-Life Balance

• Rotating rosters: Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
• Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
• Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

For further information on our organisation please visit 

How to Apply:

Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:

• Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
• Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact 

Make a real difference – Apply Now

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE       TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE

---