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Assistant Director of Nursing Prison and Youth Detention Health Service
Wacol
Start a new journey with us! • Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) is a rapidly growing division within the West Moreton Health region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners and Young Persons across eight facilities (six Correctional Centres and two Youth Detention Centres).
• Fixed Term Temporary Full-time opportunity
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 10 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM639633_06 |
| Closing date | 02-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until end December 2025 |
| Contact person | Blake Ponting |
| Contact details | 32718618 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Assistant Nursing Director is a key leadership role within Prison and Youth Detention Health Services that is responsible for providing senior nursing leadership and operational management within the service. This role will support the Nursing Director in managing the increased operational demand resulting from the significant growth of the service. As a part of the Prison and Youth Detention Health Services Senior Leadership Team, the focus of this role will include:
- Operational management of Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants (and indirectly centre teams);
- Operational policy, procedure and documentation coordination across the service;
- Chair of Clinical Performance Improvement Committee (and associated meetings);
- Lead and contribute to clinical/operational projects including targeted initiatives and improvements that support the delivery of equitable health care for First Nations people through advocacy, collaboration and co-design; and
- Participate in operational on-call roster for Prison and Youth Detention Health Services.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrates specialised knowledge and skills in complex, contemporary nursing practice, working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to promote and enhance safe delivery of nursing care with the prison health service.
- Demonstrated advanced capability in stakeholder consultation and engagement, employing highly developed written and oral communications and highly effective interpersonal skills of consultation, negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management that influence effectively and achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of key financial principles and effective resource management practices in complex health service environments.
- Possesses advanced clinical leadership qualities recognised to assess, guide and contribute to implementation of innovative and evidence based clinical practices.
- Provide expert professional advice to primary health care providers regarding service delivery, clinical assessments and care planning across the continuum, including risk management.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
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.
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WM639633_06 Assistant Director of Nursing PYDHS RD (PDF, 207KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants
