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* PRACTICE NURSE (RN)/ABORIGINAL HEALTH WORKER/ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER – WUNAN HEALTH
We are increasing our Doctor numbers and we would like to expand the rest of the team aswell! We are looking for the following to join us:
- Practice Nurse (RN)
- Aboriginal Health Worker
- Aboriginal Health Practitioner
ABOUT WUNAN HEALTH
Wunan Health & Well-Being Centre is a multi-disciplinary and accredited private medical practice that serves the East Kimberley region. Our team of dedicated and experienced medical practitioners provide high-quality medical care to the local community and to the many visitors to our magnificent region. Conveniently located in the town centre of Kununurra in a brand new purpose-built facility, Wunan Health & Well-Being Centre is proudly owned and operated by Wunan Foundation, an East Kimberley Aboriginal development organisation.
Wunan Health is a social enterprise with 100% of our profits used to support programs that improve primary health care and aim to unlock the potential of Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley.
Our attractive remuneration package features;
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance
- Rental assistance/subsidy
- Access to salary packaging incl meal & entertainment card
- Work life balance with working hours on Monday – Friday (daytime work only)
The Practice provides an amazingly broad scope of medical and nursing services such as skin checks and procedures, industrial medicine, chronic disease management, pre-employment medicals, shared antenatal care, women’s health, men’s health, Aboriginal health checks and palliative care support.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to fill either the role of Practice Nurse (RN) or Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
The successful applicant must have a current unconditional registration with AHPRA and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse or similar, with General Practice or AMS experience being highly desired.
If you meet the below criteria, we welcome your application:
- Completion of Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program (mandatory)
- Chronic Disease management experience and understanding of GPMP/TCAs
- Triage
- Wound management
- Venepuncture, Cannulation and Iron infusions
- Assisting Doctors with surgical procedures e.g. dressing, excisions
- Diagnostic procedures e.g. Blood pressure monitoring , ECG , Spirometry
- Collecting specimens for drugs of abuse
- Understanding of Indigenous Health
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Clear understanding of Practice Management systems
- Provide evidenced based nursing care
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure patient and staff safety
SELECTION CRITERIA
Your application must include answers to the following questions:
* Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
* Have you completed an approved immunisation training program?
* Have you had Practice nursing experience in the past?
* Explain how you think your previous nursing experience will assist you in a Practice Nurse/AHW/AHP position.
* How would you rate your understanding of indigenous health issues?
* Do you have a current Working with Children (WWC) Check?
Please apply via email to PracticeManager@wunanhealth.org.au including your CV and a cover letter, plus 2 current references.
For more information about this role, please contact Suzette Chemello, on 08 9168 1001.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pre-employment requirements:
☐ Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 6 months)
☐ Current Australian unrestricted ‘C’ class Driver’s licence
☐ Current Working with Children check
NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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