Clinical Nurse (Offender Health Service)

About this role

About us:

Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) provides comprehensive healthcare to approximately 1,200 male prisoners across Capricornia Correctional Centre, Capricornia Correctional Farm and work camps. Working within a structured and secure environment, COHS delivers community-equivalent primary and emergency care while balancing the unique safety and security requirements of a correctional setting.

Our multidisciplinary team supports a wide range of health needs, including urgent care, chronic disease management, preventative health, health promotion, rehabilitation and ongoing treatment. Care is provided throughout a prisoner's journey, from entry into the correctional system through to transfer and release into the community, with a strong focus on addressing health inequalities, improving wellbeing and supporting better health outcomes for individuals and the wider community.

About the role:

• Delivers safe, high-quality nursing care, including complex patient care, assessment, treatment and responding to changes in patient condition.

• Leads and supports nursing teams, assists the NUM and CNC, and may act as shift coordinator or team leader, including assuming professional leadership when senior nurses are unavailable.

• Contributes to quality improvement, clinical audits, research, policy development and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and services.

• Uses advanced clinical judgement, critical thinking and professional knowledge while working collaboratively across COHS and community services to promote safe, person-centred care.

About you:

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration, with a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma, or a commitment to completing one within an agreed timeframe.

• Demonstrates strong leadership, mentoring and preceptorship skills, with the confidence and integrity to support and guide nursing staff.

• Can assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex patient care, using sound clinical judgement, problem-solving and coordination skills.

• Builds effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and confidently uses communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,661 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

• Locality, Laundry and Pharmacy allowance

• 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) RK6H689372

Applications close: Monday, 17 August 2026

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