Registered Nurse - Opioid Substitution Treatment Program Queensland Health (Organisation site: )
Wacol, Ironbark, Spring Creek
• Prison and Youth Detention Health Services is a rapidly growing division within the West Moreton Health region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners and Young Persons across eight facilities (six Correctional Centres and two Youth Detention Centres).
The Opioid Substitution Treatment Program is supported seven days per week across the six Correctional Centres in West Moreton Health.
The shift pattern is an 8 hour roster on day shifts.
This role works across all Correctional Centres in West Moreton Health.
The registered nurse supports excellence in nursing care and patient outcomes, is a competent clinician who provides nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising access to care services.
The registered nurse works in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to provide person and family centred, quality, safe patient care.
The Registered Nurse - Prison and Youth Detention Health Services Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) Program provides contemporary, evidence-based nursing services and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by achievement of the standards of practice and registration requirements from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
This is evidenced by educational preparation, continuing professional development, adhering to relevant legislation and the context of care.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Contemporary clinical knowledge in the area of Addiction or Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODs) nursing, delivering competent nursing care in complex situations while providing support to other team members.
Ability to comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard.
Demonstrated high standard of written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.
Ability to provide clinical education and support.
A commitment to ongoing professional development and contribution to quality improvement processes.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.
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West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036.
Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
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17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply) 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages.
You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
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.
Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
WM610895_12 Registered Nurse OST_RD (PDF, 190KB)
Role Description Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants #J-18808-Ljbffr