Overview
In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offers a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion and targeted population health education, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other primary health clinical interventions. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Job Description
As Primary Health Care Nurse, you will conduct comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with best practice and clinical guidelines to improve the health outcomes and wellbeing for detainees who engage in healthcare services. Reporting to the Health Service Manager, the primary health care nurse will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred, high quality, safe care.
Location and Schedule
Join the Yongah Hill Detention Centre clinic, located 90km northeast of Perth, operating much like a community health clinic. Be part of a team delivering care in a detention setting with a focus on detainee health needs.
Responsibilities
Participate in the assessment, planning and implementation of care based on individual detainee needs, incorporating a person-centred approach to support their health and wellbeing goals.
Ensure accuracy and maintenance of medical records is compliant with relevant professional standards and legislative requirements.
Undertake a wide range of clinical duties including immunisations, pathology collection, wound care, health assessments, care planning, medication management, health promotion and education, ensuring care is evidence-based and delivered using clinical guidelines and practice to underpin competency.
Participate in initial and periodic clinical assessment of patients, including Fit to Travel (FTT).
Provide proficient, evidence-based chronic disease management.
Maintain a high standard of conduct and work performance to promote HCA's reputation with key internal and external stakeholders.
Let's Talk About You
Five years of post-graduate nursing experience in areas such as primary health, emergency care, rural and remote nursing, community health, general practice, or other relevant fields. Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in the delivery of drug and alcohol-related health services, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant Commonwealth and State legislation, policies, standards, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations. A relevant post-graduate qualification is desirable.
Benefits
Be part of an amazing culture, based on the values of We Care, We are Team Players, We are Leaders, We understand your needs.
Ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
Competitive hourly rate of $72.50 + super + penalties.
Discounted Bupa Health Insurance.
Free training provided - Ensure your mandatory training is up to date.
Apply and Contact
To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care, CLICK APPLY NOW.
Have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on (emailprotected).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and providing a safe working environment.
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