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As the Clinical Nurse, you will play a key role in treating illness, promoting wellbeing, and maintaining health systems to improve health outcomes for remand and sentenced prisoners at Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC).
* Nurse Level 3 — Remuneration Package Range $131,013 — $139,863 (including salary $111,174 — $119,984)
* Prison Health, Primary and Public Healthcare
* Alice Springs
Several vacancies are available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months
As the Clinical Nurse, you will play a key role in treating illness, promoting wellbeing, and maintaining health systems to improve health outcomes for remand and sentenced prisoners at Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC). This role involves delivering primary health care services in a challenging and dynamic environment, contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the individuals in your care. You will work within a multidisciplinary primary health service delivery framework operating 7 days per week, offering shift work opportunities.
You will report to the District Manager of Prison Health, providing sound clinical and professional care that positively impacts work processes, services, and clients within the specialty area.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health
* Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care
* A graduate certificate in a relevant specialty area
* Well-developed knowledge, skills, and experience in nursing, with an ability to act as a clinical resource for other staff
* Ability to mentor and support junior staff and contribute to clinical education and quality improvement initiatives
* Ability to meet the Northern Territory Correctional Services security clearance requirements
You'll need to be adaptable to shift-based work, with a willingness to engage in a challenging yet rewarding healthcare environment in a correctional setting.
The Benefits:
* Competitive remuneration package
* Retention bonus
* Salary packaging
* 12% superannuation
* Generous leave entitlements
* Relocation support
* Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities
* Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government
Lifestyle and Community
Central Australia and its largest town, Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language), is the spiritual and physical heart of Australia. Located in the centre of Australia, it is a unique and captivating place.
Alice Springs is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The town is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each way. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a great place for you to experience the region's natural wonders and culturally significant sites, including Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), and Kings Canyon and the Red Centre Desert. Well-maintained, sealed highways provide the most direct routes between the Northern Territory and cities in South Australia, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Alice Springs has state-of-the-art sporting facilities, cinemas, a strong emphasis on community arts, and a great social atmosphere.
Alice Springs is recognized as one of the most diverse, accepting communities in the country. With the Territory's culturally rich society and community spirit, it is an easy place to meet people and make new friends.
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Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV, and copies of relevant qualifications.
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