At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced care for inmates with chronic conditions and lead clinical decision-making.
- Company: Capricornia Offender Health Service, dedicated to improving health outcomes in correctional facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Join a multidisciplinary team focused on quality improvement and patient safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rehabilitation and community health while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration and five years' experience in chronic conditions required.
The predicted salary is between 188624 - 188624 $ per year.
About us:
Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) delivers essential healthcare to Capricornia Correctional Centre, from urgent treatment and chronic disease management to preventative care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help address health inequalities, support better health outcomes and provide care that meets community standards. Your work will play a meaningful role in supporting rehabilitation and helping inmates prepare for their transition back into the community.
About the role:
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and specialist care for inmates with complex chronic conditions.
- Lead clinical decision-making, case management and the coordination of safe, evidence-based chronic disease care.
- Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within Capricornia Offender Health Service.
- Educate, mentor and support nursing staff and patients, promoting clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to improve health outcomes and support organisational priorities.
About you:
- Current AHPRA Nurse Practitioner registration and at least five years' clinical experience in chronic conditions or a similar specialty; additional information listed on the role description.
- Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and delivering safe, evidence-based care for complex conditions.
- Ability to lead clinical governance, quality improvement, innovation and service evaluation.
- Commitment to professional development, mentoring, research and evidence-based practice.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to engage teams, manage resources and improve patient outcomes.
What we offer:
- Total remuneration value of up to $188,624 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $79.85 - $83.37 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Locality Allowance
- Post Graduate Allowance
- Sponsorship considered (conditions apply)
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J696035
Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026
Nurse Practitioner (Chronic Conditions) employer: Queensland Government
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