Clinical Nurse

This is a permanent, full time vacancy for 80hrs per fortnight. About Justice When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with. About the role The Health Services Branch provides a range of primary care services across WA to patients in custody. Services encompass interventions to identify and manage acute and chronic conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, asthma); infectious diseases; sexually transmissible diseases and blood borne viruses; mental health and alcohol and drug addiction services and referral to specialist and tertiary services. Population focussed health improvement initiatives are also provided including health protection; disease prevention; infection control; communicable disease outbreak management; and immunisation. The Health Services Branch ensures that clinical effectiveness, consumer focus and quality improvement are embedded to assist Department of Justice provide high quality, cost effective, safe and patient centred care. Clinical Nurses provide clinical leadership, critical thinking and direct care to patients throughout the patient journey in a custodial setting. Utilising comprehensive clinical assessment and excellent communication skills, the role promotes and supports delivery of safe quality care within a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications A current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration. Permanent Positions To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Benefits and Opportunities Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programmes Health and wellbeing programmes including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Application Process How to Apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application. Submission Requirements We require you to submit: Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. A copy of your current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration. Contact details of two (2) work related referees. All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process. 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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period. Further Job-Related Information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Tash Jeppesen, Clinical Nurse Manager on *** for a confidential discussion. Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on***************@justice.wa.gov.au or *** for a confidential discussion. Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on for assistance. The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr