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Registered Nurse - Prison and Youth Detention Health Services

Metro North, QLD

Permanent

$82753 - $106144

Clinical Nurse Consultant/Specialist

Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Prison and Youth Detention Health Services Team!

A Career that Makes a Difference

Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) provide primary health services to several correctional and youth detention facilities located within the West Moreton Health (WMH) region, making WMH the largest correctional health service in the state.

• Eligible health care workers who relocate and commence working for Queensland Health in a rural or remote location, such as Spring Creek, may receive up to $70,000!

About the role

The registered nurse supports excellence in nursing care and patient outcomes, is a competent clinician who provides nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising access to care services. The registered nurse works in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide person and family centred, quality, safe patient care.

The Registered Nurse – Prison and Youth Detention Health Services provides contemporary, evidence-based nursing services and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by achievement of the standards of practice and registration requirements from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This is evidenced by educational preparation, continuing professional development, adhering to relevant legislation and the context of care.

Check if you are eligible for the Workforce Attraction Incentive here – Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

About the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre (LVCC) 

The Lockyer Valley is the picturesque ‘food bowl' of South-east Queensland. The region and surrounding towns offer country living with city convenience which makes it an attractive location to live and work. The new centre is just over 30mins drive from Toowoomba, 42mins from Ipswich or just over 1 hour from Brisbane City

LVCC is being built in response to rising prisoner numbers. When fully operational it will help reduce prisoner density across the system by adding 1536 beds to the state's capacity.  LVCC represents a new way of working for QCS. LVCC will be a modern, purpose-built facility that will support best corrective services practices and enable a specific focus on health and rehabilitation. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  • Contemporary clinical knowledge in the area of primary health care nursing, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations while providing support to other team members. Clinical experience in corrections, primary health care, emergency or rural and remote health would be highly regarded.
  • Ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
  • Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.

Mandatory Requirements:

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

  • 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
  • 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional development
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Job Ad Reference QLD-WM574871_06
Date Listed 11 November 2024
ContactCurtis Miller
0455 850 967
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