Clinical Nurse Prison And Youth Detention Health Services, Queensland Health
3 weeks ago
About the role
Our nursing teams play a crucial role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care across various settings.
Prison and Youth Detention Health Services operates on varied hours at each centre, providing a seven-day service with either 24/7 roster or two-shift roster (AM and PM). Centres have rotating shifts of 8, 9.5, and 12 hours.
The Clinical Nurse – Prison and Youth Detention Health Services offers clinical leadership and care within a specific area, supporting the overall function of the unit through applying best practice principles, education, leadership, and portfolio management. The role models professional nursing practice standards in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA).
About you
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Advanced clinical knowledge in primary health care, delivering expert nursing care in complex situations, and supporting team members. Over two years of clinical experience in corrections, primary health care, emergency, or rural and remote health is highly regarded.
- The ability to role model high standards of comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and documentation to ensure quality patient outcomes, aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service standards.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to others' learning and development.
- Coordination skills for managing staff and delegated resources, including prioritizing needs and supporting daily changes.
- Experience supporting and leading quality improvement and research initiatives, using evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.
- Effective communication skills with healthcare team members, patients, relatives, and visitors, maintaining a positive workplace culture through consultation, liaison, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccination against, and ongoing immunity to, certain vaccine-preventable diseases as outlined in the vaccination requirements.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is a rapidly evolving health service in South East Queensland, with community growth expected to nearly double to over 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is to develop a robust hospital and health service with fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multidisciplinary services, research, education, and community partnerships.
To learn more about our commitment to transforming and optimizing care to meet our diverse community's needs, visit our website.
Why Choose Us
- Purposeful work making a meaningful impact in Queensland's fastest-growing region.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training, and research.
- Career pathways supporting progression into senior and leadership roles.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP, and mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits, including salary packaging and up to 12.75% superannuation.
- A lifestyle that combines rural charm, natural beauty, and city convenience.
To apply
Please download and review the attached Role Description and Information Packages. Submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume with two referees' contact details, and a 1-2 page response on how your experience, skills, knowledge, and personal qualities relate to the role.
Applications remain active for 12 months and may be used to fill similar vacancies.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all vacancies at West Moreton Health.
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