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KAMS now has multiple opportunities for a Remote Area Nurse to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team Balgo (1 position), Bililuna (1 position), Kutjungka Region WA,
* Job No: KAMS 1470
* Exciting Opportunity with ahighly respected Aboriginal community-controlled health service in remote WA !
* Earn $ 120, 292 + plus generous allowances, free accommodation, paid airfares & more!
* Unique 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off roster – enjoy extra leave, fly home, or explore the stunningregion!
About the Organisation
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD ( KAMS ) is awell-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in afurther 6 remote Aboriginal communities across theregion.
KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 22 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary healthcare.
The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421, 000 square kilometers. The Kimberley has only three towns with apopulation of more than 2, 000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37, 000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air orsea.
About the Opportunity
KAMS now has multiple opportunities for aRemote Area Nurse to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team Balgo ( 1 position), Bililuna ( 1 position), Kutjungka Region WA, on afull time basis, roster 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off. Reporting to the Health Centre Manager, you will be required to work as part of ateam delivering coordinated and comprehensive Primary Health and emergency care to clients and theircommunity.
Some of your key responsibilities willinclude:
* Providing professional, evidence-based primary healthcare to individuals, families and communities;
* Delivering health promotion and education activities, coordinating assigned health programs (i.e; Chronic Condition or Maternal and ChildHealth);
* Taking aholistic approach to assessing clients, supporting patients to understand their condition, treatment and preventionstrategies;
* Working in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team to streamline an integrated patient journey across all providers;and
* Participating in an on-call roster to provide a 24 / 7 emergency careservice.
Please note: It is arequirement that successful candidates hold acurrent WA Working With Children Check, and be willing to undergo aNational Police Check prior to employment with KAMS .
What you’ll need to besuccessful
To be successful, you will be currently registered with AHPRA as aRegistered Nurse and have demonstrated post-graduate experience in the delivery of comprehensive primary health care, including emergency care. You’ll have asolid understanding of cultural safety and acommitment to the principles of Aboriginal community controlled health services. Any experience working in remote areas or with Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded. You’ll have solid understanding of good clinical practice and rural/remote health care, with demonstrated experience in awide range of practical nursing duties and procedures, as well as knowledge of relevant legislation that governs nursingpractice.
Importantly, you’ll be acollaborative team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt your communication style to work effectively with people from awide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Please note: Due to the frequent travel required, you will need to hold acurrent, Manual Driver’s Licence, and be comfortable travelling by 4 WD or light aircraft asrequired.
About theBenefits
KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. This role is ahighly attractive opportunity for someone with adesire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderhealth!
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including abase salary of $ 120, 292 plus super and afurther host of benefits,including:
* On call loading ( 25 % of basesalary);
* Isolation airfare reimbursement $ 2, 000 ;
* Accommodation provided whilst in thecommunity.
Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged toapply.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations. Make apositivedifference!
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