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cs1778459 Registered Nurse - Connected Beginnings http://state.governmentcareer.com.au/jobs/115932-wurli-wurlinjang-health-service/78459 Registered Nurse - Connected BeginningsWurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.
Wurli clinics and primary health care programs are staffed with a range of professionals including Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner, General Practitioners, Registered Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals. Our multidisciplinary teams are empowered to provide holistic client centered care and are a team of passionate individuals who are keen to make a difference.
We currently have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a difference for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Katherine, NT.
The Connected Beginnings RN role includes both direct clinical and client co-ordination responsibilities for 0-5 year old children to increase health and developmental screening opportunities and improve school readiness.
The clinical role is responsible for delivery of client services in accordance with Wurli policy and procedures, guided by CARPA standard treatment manual and applicable legislation and regulations. This includes providing care to all clients of Women’s and Children’s Clinic as needed.
Our Registered Nurses are seen as pivotal in improving health outcomes for our community by contributing to and enhancing the management and prevention of poor health and providing mentor and clinical support training to other team members.
Key Features of the Role:-
Based in Katherine, Northern Territory
An Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisation
Work alongside a dedicated and passionate multi-disciplinary team who focus not only on acute care but prevention.
Rural town based services that do not require excessive travel nor on call services
An ordinary working week of 37.5 hours; Monday to Friday.
Committed to supporting continued professional development
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive salary based on your experience and any other professional development undertaken in specialised areas of primary health care, plus superannuation.
A fantastic range of further benefits include:
Salary sacrificing options;
Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave);
Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.
Strong focus on professional development.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:-
Bachelor of Nursing
Current AHPRA Registration
Current Criminal History Check
Working with Children Clearance
Current NT Drivers License
More than five years’ experience Clinical Nursing Practice, including at least 1 year in Child Health.
Previous experience in working in a cross cultural service environment, particularly in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health care
To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit: https://www.wurli.org.au/job-vacancies/ and select the 'positions vacant tab'.
You will be able to view a full position profile and other details required to submit your application. KATHERINE NT Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service $107,604 – $115,879 + Salary Packaging Other/General Jobs 08/04/2024 26/04/2024
9 Apr 2024;
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