About the roles
GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public and Private Prisons across Victoria.
Nurses employed by GEO Healthcare work to deliver high quality patient care to men in Victoria's Public and Private prisons. Nurses deliver health services which enhance and promote the health of people in prison through evidenced base, comprehensive and professional nursing care within a prison setting.
Opportunities exist for full-time and part time nursing staff.
Nursing Staff will be employed under the terms of an Enterprise Agreement (Currently under negotiations). Terms and conditions provided by this Agreement include:
- Registered Nurse salary range $77k - $106k
- Annual increments to salary
- Competitive Shift and Weekend Allowances.
- Generous annual leave, long service leave and ‘continuing professional development’ leave benefits.
For more information on this role, including details regarding key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:
- Registered Nurse Position Description
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- Appropriate nursing qualifications and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Minimum one years of post-registration clinical experience.
- Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing the role.
- Ability to plan and coordinate patient care.
- Competence in clinical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to contribute to the professional practice within the health facility.
- Competence in written and verbal communication skills. Basic level of computer literacy.
- Clinical experience in a primary health care is desirable.
Other Requirements of the role:
- Valid Australian driver’s licence.
- Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.
About GEO Healthcare Plus
GEO Healthcare Plus employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.
GEO Healthcare Plus 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, 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
- Free parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience.
- 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 geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare
How to Apply:
To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire and attach a current cover letter and resume.
Conditions of Employment:
*Please Note, all employees of GEO Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against Influenza and triple vaccinated against Covid-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of these vaccinations along with immunisation history, upon successful appointment.*
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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
