Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong

Reference: 9149

- Make a real impact by supporting the health and wellbeing of young people in a unique Youth Justice setting
- Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, working within a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility
- Enjoy ongoing career development with permanent part-time or casual opportunities available, supported by 24/7 nursing coverage and strong work-life balance

About the Role

The Grade 2 Registered Nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based health care to young people detained at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. You will deliver comprehensive primary health services within a multidisciplinary team, supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of young people in custody.

This role includes health assessment, care planning, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring of health status, as well as supporting early intervention, health promotion, and discharge planning back into community services. You will also respond to emergencies and contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused workplace.

- Provide comprehensive primary health assessments, care planning, and ongoing clinical reviews for young people in custody
- Administer medications and deliver treatment for acute and chronic health conditions, injuries, and illness
- Respond to clinical emergencies and support escalation of care when required
- Undertake health education, early intervention, prevention, and health promotion activities
- Contribute to discharge planning, including mental health and risk assessments and referral to community services




- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and participate in effective handover processes
- Work collaboratively with Youth Justice and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, custodial or high-pressure clinical environment
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and ability to engage with young people in a therapeutic and trauma-informed way
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, safety, and continuous improvement
- Genuine interest in youth health, rehabilitation, and improving outcomes for young people

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.

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Registered Nurse (Grade 2), Cherry Creek (North Geelong)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 North Geelong