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Registered Nurse (Grade 2) Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) - Cherry CreekEmployment Type: Casual
Hours per fortnight: 0
Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) or Psychologist, OT or Social Worker (Grade 2) to work in a state of the art purpose-built Youth Justice Centre.Youth Justice Centre based between Geelong and Werribee.Permanent Part-time (64 hours per fortnight).About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
Barwon Health is partnered with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to provide the health care service at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre.
Cherry Creek is a 140 bed Youth Justice Facility to the west of Werribee in the vicinity of Cherry Creek that accommodates males between 15-17 years of age, both sentenced and on remand.
The services delivered include emergency response (with support from the Barwon Health Virtual ED), primary care beds, integrated mental health, drug and alcohol services, allied health, general practice and specialist medical care as required.
There is 24/7 nursing coverage on-site as well as a 7-days a week primary care clinic.
Diagnostic (pathology and imaging) and pharmacy is also available on site.
The healthcare is integrated into the operations of the Centre and is primarily operating from a state of the art purpose-built health facility.
The team delivers best practice culture, processes and operations.
This is how we ensure Cherry Creek enhances the outcomes we achieve for the young people in our care and the community.
About the Role The role of the Grade 2 Registered Nurse is to provide healthcare services to young people who are detained at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
This includes:
Primary health assessment, care planning and ongoing reviews.Medication administration.Treatment of injuries and illnesses and monitoring the health and wellbeing of the young people.Emergency response for young people, visitors and youth justice staff.Early intervention, prevention and health promotion activities.Effective record keeping and handover to custodial and community-based services.Discharge planning inclusive of mental health primary assessment and at-risk assessment of a young person.Referral to allied and mental health services both in custodial streams and community-based on discharge.As the Primary Care Mental Health AOD Clinician you will:
Provide primary health-level assessment, treatment and recovery-based interventions to Young People in custody at Cherry Creek who are experiencing mental health difficulties.Provide a range of harm reduction services and education, including delivery of manualised AOD programs, to groups and individual Young People in custody at Cherry Creek.Facilitate holistic care by providing appropriate support, linkages and referrals for Young People both across Cherry Creek and for them to access upon their release.Engage Cherry Creek staff in community development and capacity building activities, with a focus on trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented care and other contemporary mental health and AOD trends.You will work with a friendly and supportive team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience.
You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values of respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.Attractive salary packaging benefits: Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. Contact Person: Maria Hatton
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