There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time vacancy and two (2) permanent, part-time vacancies at Karnet Prison Farm.

About the role

Prison Health Services are seeking enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Nurses to join their team of health care professionals where staff can make a significant contribution to improving the health outcomes for their patients. There are currently permanent part-time and full-time positions available for immediate filling at a variety of facilities across the service.

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.

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.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

• Clinical Knowledge and Experience - demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care relevant to primary care practice setting.
• Effective Communication - demonstrated high level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Education - ability to plan and conduct patient/staff education.
• Quality and Risk Management - demonstrated incorporation of quality and risk management within practice.
• Legislative Obligation Knowledge - current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.

Eligibility

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Benefits and opportunities

• Free parking
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs 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.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.

1. A statement no more than 2 pages, addressing these essential role specific criteria.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care relevant to primary care practice setting.
• Demonstrates incorporation of quality and risk management within practice.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.

1. A copy of your current qualification(s) as set out in the above Eligibility section.
2. Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor.

All remaining Suitability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth metropolitan area during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Victoria Purvis, Clinical Nurse Manager on (08) 9526 3312 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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