Hon. Alison Xamon asks about the implementation of a dedicated Mental Health Nurse position within youth custodial services, following a recommendation from the Inspector of Custodial Services. The Minister responds that a Clinical Nurse Specialist position is being created, funded, and specified.

AnsweredQoN 3548Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2011
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer to the report from the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services, Report of an Announced Inspection of Rangeview Remand Centre October 2010 recommendation nine, and ask -
What measures have been undertaken to ensure the Department funds, implements and fills a dedicated Mental Health Nurse position, within youth custodial services?

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Answered
15 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
19 days
Health Services is progressing the creation of a position for a Clinical Nurse
Specialist in Adolescent Mental Health to be based at the Juvenile Detention Centres.
Funds have been allocated and the specifications of the position are being developed.
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