Registered Nurse - Lockyer Valley Correctional Precinct

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a registered nurse to join its permanent relief pool for correctional health services. You will provide backfill support across Lockyer Valley and Southern Queensland Correctional Centres, delivering high-quality primary health care in a challenging but rewarding setting.

This role offers exposure to diverse clinical environments, autonomy in clinical decision-making, and opportunities to develop custodial nursing skills while building professional networks and

Qualifications

• Vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases as outlined by Health directives.
• Registration or membership with the appropriate Australian registration authority needed before starting clinical duties.

Education

Registered Nurse (Australia)

Job description

PYDHS is a multi-disciplinary team providing a primary care model which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in a correctional facility. As a member of the permanent relief pool, you will undertake short-term contracts to provide backfill support during staff leave periods across both Lockyer Valley and Southern Queensland Correctional Centres. This dynamic role offers exposure to diverse clinical environments while contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. The position is ideal for nurses seeking to expand their professional expertise, strengthen their clinical decision-making and autonomy, and develop a broad range of Primary Health Custodial nursing skills. With opportunities to work across two correctional centres, you'll gain valuable experience, build professional networks, and make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of people in custody. To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

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 shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research 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.

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 registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.