* Salary range -$123,716 - $132,913
* Flexible work arrangements
* Fantastic professional development opportunities and ongoing training
Why Katherine West Health Board?
Every day, the Katherine West Health Board team works towards the shared goal of improving the health and wellbeing of all people in the Katherine West region. Working with us provides you with a unique opportunity to develop professionally in your field while making a real and positive change to health care delivery in one of the most isolated regions of Australia.
The Opportunity
Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Remote Area Nurse to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. Remote Area Nurses work as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a remote health care centre and provides the highest standard of nursing care for clients through the provision of comprehensive primary health care services.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
* Provide quality primary health care to individuals, families, and the community
* (including outstations as required) within own competency level, KWHB endorsed
* protocols and the CARPA Manual in order to meet expected client needs.
* Participate in the after-hours on-call roster to meet community emergency needs.
* Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP's) as the primary health
* providers in community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care
* Support and participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Health Centre to
* enhance the safety and effectiveness of care.
* Maintain information systems required for the effective management of clients.
What's in it for you?
The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration of RAN 1-3 (negotiated based on skills, qualifications and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include:
* Relocation & repatriation assistance
* Eligibility for $10,000 NT Thrive Grant
* Salary sacrificing of up to approximately $15k.
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Daily travel allowance when working away from Katherine
* Thorough workplace training and orientation
* Fantastic professional development opportunities and ongoing training
* Flexible work and leave options
* This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.
Is the role right for you?
* At least 3-5 years post graduate experience with demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote area nursing.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an independent practitioner within own scope of practice.
* Ability to safely drive long distances on various surfaces including dirt roads.
* Ability and desire to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to bring about positive change in health outcomes.
* Ability to use health IT systems and experience in documentation to record client assessments, interventions, and ongoing plans of care.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and sharing knowledge and skills.
* Understanding of the principles of quality improvement and their application in health care settings.
* Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements within the workplace.
Desirable:
* Experience working as an independent practitioner.
* Experience working in a cross-cultural context
If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the "Apply for this job" link
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