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Nurse Manager - Service Support
Wacol
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! • Prison and Youth Detention Health Service (PYDHS) is rapidly growing division within the West Moreton Health region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners and young people across eight facilities (six Correctional Centres and two Youth Detention Centres).
• PYDHS has varied operating hours at each centre. PYDHS is a seven-day service with either 24/7 roster or two-shift roster (AM and PM), with centres varying between 8 hour, 9.5 hour, and 12 hour rotating shifts.
• The Nurse Manager works Monday to Friday during business hours.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM684167_05 |
| Closing date | 11-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sarah Hesse |
| Contact details | 32718783 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
This role is responsible for strengthening service delivery through clear governance structures, optimised use of resources and the coordinated deployment of specialist skillsets across PYDHS. The Nurse Manager will lead the integration of health promotion and preventative health approaches within custodial healthcare, ensuring alignment with contemporary evidence-based practice and organisational priorities.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory in PYDHS nursing.
- Demonstrated 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 management experience and capability with an ability and commitment to practice collaboratively within the and the broader multidisciplinary health care team to deliver high quality care.
- Demonstrated data analysis; outcome evaluation; service improvement and development skills.
- Demonstrated management knowledge and skills specifically human resource management and advanced financial literacy within the healthcare environment.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the 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.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
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
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