Health Promotion Role Overview
The Health Promotion Nurse is a vital role in promoting optimum health and well-being among inmates. This position involves facilitating disease prevention, health enhancement, and empowerment through education and advocacy.
This fast-paced role requires the ability to undertake emergency care, coordinate nurse-led clinics, liaise with interdisciplinary teams, and conduct healthcare assessments. The successful candidate will have a strong background in nursing, with experience in operational levels of health service provision and knowledge of health promotion principles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate disease prevention and health enhancement programs for inmates
* Conduct healthcare assessments and develop individualized care plans
* Liaise with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care
* Coordinate nurse-led clinics and provide emergency care as needed
Essential Requirements:
* Registered Nurse Division One qualification
* A minimum of 3 years' full-time or pro-rata part-time post-registration experience in a relevant area
* Holding or working towards qualifications within Health Promotion scope of practice (desirable)
What We Offer:
* Ongoing training and support to enhance skills and knowledge
* A safe and healthy working environment with opportunities for professional growth
* Excellent job security and benefits package