Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health

WorkPac Health & Social Care is seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner for a 3 month contract with projection to extend or go permanent in correctional health in the Wacol area.

This is a rare opportunity to step into an autonomous advanced practice role delivering comprehensive primary health care and complex case management in a secure, well-supported custodial setting, with a competitive salary package, retention bonus, and the opportunity to undertake telehealth shifts once established and confident in the role.

About Our Client

Our client is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the clinical team within the Wacol correctional precinct in Brisbane’s south-west. The site comprises multiple large, purpose-built correctional facilities, delivering healthcare to individuals in custody across a range of security classifications, and is recognised for its integrated prison health service and focus on safe, evidence-based care.

What you will be doing

• Provide advanced, autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for people in custody.
• Prescribe medications, initiate therapeutic interventions and order pathology and radiology investigations.
• Manage acute presentations, injury management, chronic disease, communicable disease, co‑morbidities and mental health concerns.
• Lead timely escalation and referrals to internal and external clinical services when required.
• Coordinate care across the continuum, ensuring follow up, continuity and safe handover.

What you will need

• Current AHPRA registration as a RegisteredNursewith endorsement as aNursePractitioner.
• Master’s levelNursePractitioner qualification or equivalent.
• Credentialed scope ofpractice approved by Queensland Health.
• Ability to meet all correctional security and clearance requirements.
• Up to date immunisations as required by QHealth.
• IEMR

What’s in it for you

• Monday to Friday, 8 am–4 pm, no night shifts
• Work 1 to 4 telehealth shifts per month from home after competency
• Contract role in a supported, multidisciplinary team
• Experience in primary care, acute treatment, and complex case management
• Make a meaningful impact in a unique correctional health setting

Ruby Diprose

Phone: Email: ************@workpac.com

Reference: 7464J202665815

Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site‑specific Health and Safety requirements.

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