Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Cherry Creek
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Casual; Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 0
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 6004
- Make a real impact by supporting young people’s health and wellbeing in a unique Youth Justice setting
- Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team with access to state-of-the-art facilities and services
- Enjoy ongoing career development with permanent part-time opportunities and 24/7 nursing support
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.
About Cherry Creek Primary Health Service:
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 be available on site.
The health care is integrated in the operations of the Centre and is primarily operating from a state of the art purpose built health facility.
The team deliver 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 high-quality health care services to young people detained at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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.
Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact Person: Maria Hatton
Contact email: maria.hatton@justice.vic.gov.au
Application closing date: 30th, September 2025
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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