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• 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 Young Persons across two Youth Detention Centres). The Youth Detention Centres area a seven-day service with a 24/7 roster with12 hour rotating shifts

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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.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

Registered Nurses provide primary health care to all young people aged 10-18 accommodated at the Youth Detention Centres. This nursing lead practice manages the daily health care needs of the young people with compassion and professionalism. Daily tasks include medication administration, wound care, health screening and health education with an adolescent focus.

Experience in adolescents and/or Paediatric Health would be beneficial. However, it is also a opportunity for a Nurse looking for a change from a hospital environment to a primary health care environment where they can use their skills to support the health and wellbeing of young people.

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.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• 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

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

• WM681128_04 Registered Nurse YDC_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF)