Overview
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that delivers a range of health services to the community in a welcoming and culturally safe manner. WWHS operates clinics and provides primary health care and additional services including the Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children's Health, Men's Health and a Dental Clinic. We also deliver Community Service programs focused on early intervention, treatment and management through an integrated primary health care approach, such as the Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program and the Strong Indigenous Families program. In addition to Clinical and Community Services, WWHS provides Professional Development and Training and Corporate Services including: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.
The Cancer Support Nurse / Aboriginal Health Practitioner position is responsible for creating awareness and delivering education to community members to encourage positive behaviour change by planning, developing and delivering health promotion activities using a variety of resources and strategies. These programs and resources will be co-designed, locally relevant and culturally safe and responsive with the aim of increasing adoption of health promoting behaviours and screening participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and assisting with the preparation of reports and allocation of resources within budget guidelines.
Benefits
* Salary sacrificing options
* Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave)
For Further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Description Please ensure your application includes:
Requirements/How to Apply
* 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)
* Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care / Bachelor of Nursing
* Fully Registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner or Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* National Police Records Check and Working with Children's Clearance
* Current Northern Territory Driver's License
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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