- Salary $109,920 – $118,092 per annum
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid study leave and on going professional development
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.
What’s in it for you?
RANs are provided with furnished accommodation, including phone and electricity subsidies, while working in the health centres.
- 6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Travel allowance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid study leave and on going professional development
What’s the role?
- Providing 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
- Participating in the after-hours on-call roster to meet community emergency needs
- Promoting and supporting Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP’s) as the primary health providers in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care
- When required, act as a clinical resource to support, mentor and develop students and other members of the health team
- Working harmoniously and in partnership with other health professionals and health disciplines to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to health care
Is the role right for you?
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a general registered nurse with current full authority to practice
- At least 3-5 years post graduate experience with demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote area nursing
- A clear respect for Aboriginal culture, ability to listen and learn and willingness to participate in cross cultural awareness activities as directed by KWHB
- Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, antecedents of health, principles of primary health care and relevant state/national legislation governing work practice in the Northern Territory
- Current NT manual drivers’ licence, Criminal History Clearance and NT Ochre Card or ability to obtain
What’s it like living in Katherine?
This unique opportunity is in the town of Katherine which is approximately 300km south of Darwin. Katherine is a well-equipped regional town with a shopping centre that features a supermarket and many specialty shops. With a population of around 11,000, the population of the region is just over 24,000 people, of which 60% identify as Indigenous. Katherine is on the edge of Kakadu National Park which is filled with some of the world’s best waterfalls and bush walks. Katherine itself is a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, hot springs and ancient cultures.
If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you. APPLY TODAY by clicking the “Apply for this job” link
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Megan Dennis on 08 8982 1002 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au
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