Kimberley Renal Services (KRS)includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derbyand a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).
KRSand the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) have developed a renal strategic plan to help combat this health crisis. This has enabled many patients to return to the Kimberley from Perth, which is 2,500kms away, to receive their treatment.
About the Opportunity
Please note:Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Thisis a genuine occupational requirement for this position, which is exempt under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act.
TheKimberley Renal Servicenow has an opportunity for a Aboriginal Health Worker to join their multidisciplinary team based in KununurraWA. This role will be offered on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Renal Service Manager, you will be responsible formanaging a client case load and deliver patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with the Renal Health Centre Dialysis Unit protocols and best practice guidelines.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Manages a client caseload providing haemodialysis in accordance with KRS policies and procedures, and within skill level.
- Co-ordinates the staff and clients shift with supervision from Level 2 RN to ensure safe care and manageable workloads
- Completes a pre dialysis assessment on clients, documenting observations, fluid assessment, and reports abnormal variations to level 2 RN.
- Administers medications to clients on dialysis according to KRS policies and procedures and level of Medication Certification attained.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice.
While not essential, candidates with the following will be highly regarded:
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification in the clinical environment.
- Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
- Experience in working in Renal health and/or completion of the renal care skill set
- Eligible for national registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Successful candidates must have a current "C" class driver's licence, ability to travel by road and/or small planes as required, andwillingness to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment withKRS.
To view the full position description, please clickhere .
About the Benefits
KRS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KRS. These are highly attractive opportunities for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
There are also a wide range of fantastic additional benefits for the role, including:
- Attractive base salary of $90,950 PLUS Super;
- Annual airfares of $1,800 on 12 months of continuous service;
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Relocation Allowance up to $5000
- Subsidised Accommodation
- Salary packaging, up to$30,000 per annum.
Working closely with patients, their families, and carers, this is a role where you willwitness the direct positive impactyou're making in the community, as part of aclose-knitKRSteam. Youwill be continuallyrecognised for your dedication and hard work
Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Applications Close March 09 2025, Apply Now
Please note: KAMS reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to closing date so be quick
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Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent? (Please note, this is essential for this role) *
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Please select which qualifications/ experience you hold.
- Cert III Aboriginal Primary Health care
- Cert IV Aboriginal Primary Health care
- Certificate IV Medication
- Aboriginal Primary Health Care Practitioner
- 2 years post qualification in the clinical environment
- Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
- Experience in working in Renal health and/or completion of the renal care skill set
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- Use your local knowledge and experience to make a real difference in Indigenous health
- Fantastic salary circa $90,950 plus super, district allowance, annual airfares and more
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, which is exempt under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act.
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