Public Health Nurse / Kidney Care Coordinator | Northern Territory
Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in the Northern Territory to help them find an experienced Public Health Nurse / Kidney Care Coordinator to support the implementation of the Territory Kidney Care project across the Katherine region.
About this role
Living in Katherine in the Northern Territory you will work in partnership with local health services and Aboriginal health organisations to improve kidney health outcomes for communities across the Katherine region through patient education, data driven care coordination and population health strategies.
Job Details
* 8:00am to 4:30pm, no on‑call
* 9‑month agency contract
* Remote community travel when required throughout the Katherine region
* Return travel provided from within Australia
* Fully furnished accommodation provided
* Curis scrubs provided
* Easy onboarding – let our Curis team handle this
Location
Discover the best of the Northern Territory in Katherine, a welcoming regional town where adventure meets community. Home to 6,500 people and located 320 km southeast of Darwin, Katherine is surrounded by stunning natural beauty from the cliffs and waterfalls of Nitmiluk Gorge to vast bushland and pristine waterways. Rich in Indigenous culture and outback warmth it offers a unique blend of tradition, opportunity and lifestyle under wide open skies.
Responsibilities
* Support TKC (Territory Kidney Care) implementation across the Katherine region.
* Work directly with clinical teams to train and support staff, build TKC knowledge and improve integration.
* Facilitate continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and reporting to ensure programme impact and clinical efficiency.
* Promote culturally appropriate communication and engagement with Aboriginal health workers and communities.
* Conduct quarterly regional visits to provide on‑site support, coaching and technical assistance.
* Integrate TKC use into staff induction and training programmes.
* Provide monthly reports and updates to service CEOs and the Menzies TKC project team.
* Identify local needs and barriers to implementation and collaborate with partners to develop tailored solutions.
Qualifications
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (or relevant clinical qualification)
* Demonstrated experience in chronic kidney disease management & education
* Proven experience supporting programme rollout, CQI processes or clinical training
* Experience working with remote Indigenous communities is ideal
* Demonstrated cultural capability and understanding
* Full driver's licence
* Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship)
To find out more about this position please call 02 9188 3*** or email your CV to *******@curis.com.au and a consultant will be in touch within 24 hours.
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