• Prison and Youth Detention Health Services provides primary care services for approximately 4,800 prisoners, or 44% of the Queensland adult prison population.
In 2024, service activity will increase with the commissioning of another 1500-cell correctional facility, currently under construction in the Gatton region, when that facility reaches capacity West Moreton Health will house half of Queensland's prisoner population.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 12 months.
In the position of Principal House Officer/Registrar, you will be expected to participate in the provision of high-level primary health care services for young persons within Prison and Youth Detention Health Services and to ensure that safe, high-quality, patient-centred care is provided.
In the role of Principal House Officer/Registrar, you will be supported and encouraged to expand your education and training in primary health care and become an important member of a dynamic and passionate Prison and Youth Detention Health Services team.
About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated ability to provide high quality medical care to patients in primary health care. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to own development and continuous self-improvement and identifies learning opportunities in everyday work. West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the southeast corner, with 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.
To read more on how West Moreton Health is committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link.
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.
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