West Moreton Hospital and Health Service

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service has a long and proud history of caring for the communities of Ipswich, Boonah, Esk, Laidley and Gatton. The hospital and health service is one of the largest employers in the region, employing more than 2,800 staff.West Moreton Hospital and Health Service delivers health services in a mix of metropolitan and small rural community settings and services a population of about 260,000 people. The Health Service catchment is the third fastest growth area in Australia, with the population forecast to increase by 77 per cent to 450,000 people by 2026 (based on information available at April 2015). The projected increase in population is the largest of any Hospital and Health Service in Queensland. The Health Service has excellent prospects for growth which makes it an ideal employer for those seeking to develop their career.The Hospital and Health Service delivers health services across the continuum of care: preventative and primary health care services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health and mental health and specialised services (including Offender Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs). WMHHS also has a major teaching role, providing both undergraduate and postgraduate clinical experience for members of the multi disciplinary healthcare team and has accountability for state wide research and learning facilities for mental health.Our Health facilities include:• Ipswich Hospital• Ipswich Community Health Plaza• Boonah Health Service• Esk Health Service• Gatton Health Service• Laidley Health Service• Goodna Community Health• The Park – Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education• Ipswich Community Dental Clinic• Prison Health ServicesVisit the Area/Hospital and Health Service/Division website: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/