Overview
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full TimeJob Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)Req Id - 7318
Responsibilities
* Provide health care services to young people who are detained at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, treatment of injuries and illnesses, and monitoring health and wellbeing.
* Provide clinical support and leadership to other primary nurses and enrolled nurses on shift.
* Participate in comprehensive training on commencement with opportunities for ongoing education, training, and career progression.
* Collaborate with other health professionals and youth justice staff to ensure care is provided in a holistic, coordinated manner.
About Cherry Creek Primary Health Service
Barwon Health is partnered with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to provide the health care service at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre. Cherry Creek is a 140 bed Youth Justice Facility to the west of Werribee in the vicinity of Cherry Creek that accommodates males between 15-17 years of age, both sentenced and on remand.
The services delivered include emergency response (with support from the Barwon Health Virtual ED), primary care beds, integrated mental health, drug and alcohol services, allied health, general practice and specialist medical care as required. There is 24/7 nursing coverage on-site as well as a 7-days a week primary care clinic. Diagnostic (pathology and imaging) and pharmacy is also available on site.
The health care is integrated in the operations of the Centre and is primarily operating from a state of the art purpose built health facility. The team deliver best practice culture, processes and operations. This is how we ensure Cherry Creek enhances the outcomes we achieve for the young people in our care and the community.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. See Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards for more information.
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. We do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact
Contact person: Maria HattonEmail: maria.hatton@justice.vic.gov.au
Application closing date
8 February 2026
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