Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service has an exciting opportunities for individual who are currently registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Midwife and are keen to join a team passionate about closing the gap and to heal our people and improve our health.
This Registered Nurse position is based within our Wurli Wurlinjang Family Partnership Program (WWFPP). This is a full time position, however part time could be negotiated if required.
The program is an evidence-based home visiting program with a focus on early intervention and prevention of physical and emotional risk and issues for women pregnant with an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander baby. The program is voluntary for all eligible women and involves home visits during pregnancy until the child's second birthday.
The Nurse Home Visitor (Registered Nurse or Midwife) works with the Community Family Partnership Workers to provide a strengths based home visiting and education service to women pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families. The role, in partnership with the Community Family Partnership Workers, is to foster culturally safe relationships with women pregnant with an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families and promote high level engagement and successful program outcomes.
We are looking for aRegistered Nurse or Midwife who has a minimum of 2 years' clinical experience, preferably with background in Maternal and child health. You need to be able to:-
* Demonstrate understanding of nursing processes and clinical expertise
* Build therapeutic relationships and maintain therapeutic boundaries
* Utilise sound problem solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational and interviewing and behavior change theory
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive anattractive base salary (based on your experience)plus super .
With astrong focus on professional development, Wurli will provide you with ongoing opportunities for trainingandwill investin whatever is needed for your success.
A fantastic range of further benefits include:
* Salary sacrificing options;
* Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave);
* Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settle
For further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Description
* A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)
* a cover letter / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies)
* CurrentAHPRA registration
* CurrentNational Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date)
* Current Northern TerritoryDriver's Licence
* CurrentWorking with Children's Clearance (Ochre Card)
To apply for this job please submit your online application or email
If you have any queries regarding this position please contact a member of the Human Resource team on 08 8972 9178 or email
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