Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services – Halls Creek WA
Position Summary
The School Health Nurse will play a pivotal role in the delivery and coordination of health services tailored for school-aged children in remote communities.
This position is integral to fostering health education, promoting immunizations, and facilitating connections to specialist services for children aged 4-17 years, alongside their families and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Providing evidence-based health care and education to children and families, aligned with the KAMS Model of Care and relevant health protocols.
Engaging with key stakeholders to identify service gaps and collaboratively develop effective health programs.
Conducting routine immunizations and promoting community health literacy regarding school health.
Collecting and monitoring health data for reporting and evaluation purposes, contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
Experience in managing and evaluating school health services in an Indigenous context.
Strong understanding of the health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver educational sessions to diverse audiences.
Current WA driver's licence and willingness to travel independently.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary: $123,901
District Allowance: $2,740
Annual Airfare of $1,285 per annum pro rata (after 12 months continuous service).
Accommodation provided whilst in community
Isolation Airfare of $2,000 reimbursement
Retention Bonus of $10,000 after 2 years of continuous service and 12 months thereafter
Availability Allowance of 25% of base salary.
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the outlined criteria, we encourage you to apply for the School Health Nurse position at KAMS.
Join us in our mission to provide holistic and culturally appropriate health services to the communities we serve.
Job advert closing: 9 February **** COB.
KAMS reserves the right to close this advert upon the appointment of a successful candidate.
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