Job details

About the role

Multiple permanent opportunities available!

Ripley Specialised Inpatient Services is a state-of-the-art facility that will deliver 90 additional beds in West Moreton as part of Queensland Health's Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Program. The project will deliver a three-storey facility located on Botany Drive, South Ripley. It is located on the Ripley Health Campus and is co-located with the current Satellite Health Centre.

The unit will be operational 24 hrs day 7 days a week and staffed by a multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with internal and outdoor therapy areas with an on-demand food service model to compliment therapy programs.

 About you

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

• Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of palliative care and medical nursing practice and participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of patient centred consultancy and clinical care with the ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication, and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team inclusive of external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence-based research and best practice principles.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
• Exemplifies the West Moreton Health Professional Practice Model by demonstrating person-centred care, professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience and greater than 5 years extensive palliative care and medical experience.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

 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.

• WM651972_07 CNC Palliative Care and Medical Unit RD (PDF, 448KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards combined (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants