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Form of workThis is a permanent, part time vacancy at 64 hours per fortnight.
Are you looking for a new challenge in your nursing career?
Are you ready to make the switch from traditional nursing roles in hospitals?
This is your chance to work in the forefront of care coordination, disease prevention and health promotion!
ABOUT THE ROLEThere are many reasons to choose to work with Health Services in the primary care setting including flexible hours, autonomy in decision making, broad scope of practice, nurse-led clinics, and the ability to up-skill and fast-track your nursing career.
Working in prison primary health care delivery provides nurses the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups using varied skills sets. Every day is different. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing clinical leadership, critical thinking and direct care to patients throughout the patient journey in a custodial setting.
The Hepatitis CClinical Nurse plays an integral role in the management and care of people with, and affected by, hepatitis C. They provide education about: the disease and its prevention; lifestyle and psychosocial factors; testing and diagnosis; referral for treatment, support during treatment; resources and referral to support services.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Free Parking
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
- Other professional and location-based allowance.
ABOUT JUSTICEWorking with the Health Services team at the Department of Justice, you will provide high quality, patient-centered trauma informed nursing care. This includes comprehensive nursing assessment, identifying health issues, care planning to implement nursing interventions and evaluation of care provision to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
APPLICATION PROCESSHow to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Job Applicant Pack.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV that demonstrates your suitability for the role. Your CV should provide enough detail to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to all the Essential Role Specific Criteria contained in the Job Description Form (dot points will be sufficient).
- Please include contact details of two referees, with at least one being your current or recent direct supervisor, in your CV.
- Provide a covering letter (no more than one page) outlining why you are interested in working with us and what skills and expertise you can bring to the Health Services team.
All remaining Essential Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage of the recruitment process.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Eligibility
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care relevant to primary care practice setting.
- Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, hold Australian permanent residency or have a valid working visa for Australia.
- A current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Eleasha Shadbolt A/ Director of Nursing on (08) 9334 6*** for a confidential discussion.
