Registered Nurse

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and will be used to establish a pool of suitable candidates that may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

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

Corrective Services is seeking motivated and experienced individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals at Casuarina Prison in the role of Registered Nurse.

In this role, you will provide direct care to offenders in our care and will be an active member of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be committed to delivering excellent standards of nursing care; ensure patient safety; have well developed clinical assessment skills; have the ability to make sound clinical judgements; have a strong work ethic and demonstrated effective communication & interpersonal skills.

As part of the Health Services team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Maintain focus on the Department’s goals concerning safety, security and rehabilitation.
• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
• Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
• Operate within chain of command facilities to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.

Eligibility

Permanent positions – 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.

Qualifications – Successful applicants must already be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Lunch provided onsite
• Free parking
• 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
• A nurse’s allowance will be paid, subject to employment conditions and agreed hours of work.
• 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.
2. A copy of your current AHPRA Registration as Registered Nurse.
3. Contact details of two (2) work related referees. One (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
4. A two (2) page statement outlining your suitability for the role in the context of the four (4) Essential Role Specific Criteria, using examples of recent practice to support your claims.
   • Demonstrated clinical skills according to level of experience using a problem solving approach to nursing practice within a primary care corrections setting.
   • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a wide range of cultures.
   • Demonstrated knowledge and application of continuous Quality Improvement process.
   • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and leader.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the date after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Danielle Fraser on (08) 9411 5265 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17***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 ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 *** 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 Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.