Position Details
Position number: Pool Ref 232401
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Location: Casuarina Prison
About the role
Corrective Services is seeking motivated and experienced individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals at Casuarina Prison in the role of Clinical Nurse. In this role you will work at the forefront of care coordination, disease prevention and management, and health promotion, as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Every day brings variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to positively impact the health and wellbeing of a diverse and complex cohort.
Responsibilities
* Maintain focus on the Department's goals concerning safety, security and rehabilitation.
* Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
* Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
* Operate within chain of command facilities to coordinate activities required to meet the Department's strategic objectives.
* Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
Eligibility and Qualifications
* Must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent resident status.
* Must be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
Required Skills and Experience
* Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care relevant to the primary care practice setting.
* Demonstrated high level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated incorporation of quality and risk management within practice.
Benefits and Opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Lunch provided onsite.
* Free parking.
* Career pathway opportunities.
* Learning and development opportunity programs.
* Health and wellbeing programs including a Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Application Process
Suitably qualified applicants may be appointed to ongoing permanent full‐time positions at Casuarina Prison at any stage throughout the recruitment period, subject to selection.
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