After Hours Team Leader - Geelong, Australia - Barwon Health

Barwon Health

Verified Company

Geelong, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Status
Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time

Program
Public Health & Healthcare Partnerships

Location
Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct

Hours Per Fortnight
0

Position Summary

Make a difference to the lives of young people
Brand new health facility opening soon
Join Victoria's new Youth Justice Centre based between Geelong and Werribee
Multiple nursing leadership positions available (Permanent Full time & Part time)

About Cherry Creek Primary Health Service:

Barwon Health is partnering with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to provide the health care service at the new 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 will 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 will be 24/7 nursing coverage on-site as well as a 7-days a week primary care clinic. Diagnostic (pathology and imaging) and pharmacy will also be available on site.

The health care will be integrated in the operations of the Centre and will primarily operate from a state of the art purpose built health facility.

The team will deliver best practice culture, processes and operations.

This is how we will ensure Cherry Creek will enhance the outcomes we achieve for the young people in our care and the community.

About the role

The role of the After Hours Team Leader is to provide and lead the health care services for the young people who are detained at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.

This includes assessments, care planning, medication administrations, treatment of injuries and illnesses and monitoring the health and wellbeing of the young people.

As the After Hours Team Leader you will provide clinical support and leadership to the other primary nurses and enrolled nurses on shift.

Comprehensive training will be provided on commencement with opportunities for ongoing education and training and career progression throughout employment.

It is important you work collaboratively with other health professionals and youth justice staff to ensure that care is provided in a holistic coordinated manner.

About the Culture

Barwon Health offers opportunity to be part of a growing regional service and a progressive organisation with an eye on the future.

We support all employees with professional development and growth.

A values driven organisation where you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Great staff kitchen and outdoor sitting area
Professional development
Access to employee wellness facility
Salary packaging
Social club
Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness.

We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid19 and influenza meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy_

Selection Criteria

Essential:
Can you please list Barwon Health's values?

Essential:
Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?

Essential:
Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

Essential:
Recent emergency and/or primary health care experience.

Essential:
Well-developed problem solving skills.

Desirable:
Previous experience in a Department of Justice service.

Desirable:
Paediatric knowledge and experience.

Desirable:
Mental health knowledge and experience.

Desirable:
An interest in improving rehabilitation outcomes for young people in youth justice

Essential:

I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy.

I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.

Essential:
Able to meet security checks required by Department of Justice and Community Safety

Contact Person
Gabrielle Peacock

Contact Person Job Title
Clinical Lead Cherry Creek

Contact Number

Closing Date
24/05/2023