At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate primary health care to young people in a Youth Detention Centre.
- Company: West Moreton Health, a diverse and evolving health service in Queensland.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, professional development, flexible options, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to ongoing professional growth and quality improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of young people.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in primary health care or adolescent health.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
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 a shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
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 an 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.
What we're looking for
- 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.
- Ability to provide clinical education and support.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and contribution to quality improvement processes.
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 current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.
- Professional development 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 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.
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