This is a permanent, full-time position, 80 hours per fortnight.
Currently, there are 2 permanent positions available for immediate filling.
Are you ready to make the switch from traditional nursing roles in hospitals?
We are offering a great opportunity for you to work in the forefront of care coordination, disease prevention/management and health promotion.
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
There are many reasons to choose to work with Health Services in the primary care setting including flexible hours, autonomy in decision making, broad scope of practice, nurse-led clinics, and the ability to up-skill and fast-track your nursing career.
Working in prison primary health care delivery provides nurses the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups using varied skills sets. Every day is different. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing clinical leadership, critical thinking, and direct care to patients throughout the patient journey in a custodial setting.
You will manage the delivery of nursing care using well developed skills to manage patients with routine, urgent and chronic disease health conditions; health promotion and education; preventative health and immunisation; emergency response and medication management.
Eligibility
Current registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).
Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care relevant to primary care practice setting.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
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
- Flexible hours and work arrangements
- Greater autonomy in decision making
- Professional development opportunities and assistance
- Relocation assistance for interstate applicants
- Attractive Regional allowances
- Government housing assistance for eligible candidates
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:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements
- A copy of your current AHPRA registration
- Contact details of two work related referees, one being your most recent manager
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and/or Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position, please contact Debra Hope-Lind, Clinical Nurse Manager on (08) 9161 6051 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow before the end of 2025.
