Health Practitioner: Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse/ Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Location: Kalgoorlie
About the Role:
This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.
The primary function of this position is to provide high quality health care including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
- Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse qualification, with a minimum of two (2) years’ post-nursing experience;
- OR Aboriginal Health Practitioner Certification
- Current AHPRA registration;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people;
- A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people;
- Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management;
- Sound written, computer and communication skills;
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs;
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current C Class Drivers Licence
- Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
- National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)DESIRABLE:
- Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health;
- Hold a current Immunisation certificate;
- Phlebotomy competency and currency of practice;
- Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system;
- Ability to travel on Outreach up to 4 nights at a time, if required.
Conditions of Appointment:
- Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
- National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months).
- Current AHPRA registration.
Application Instructions: For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please visit https://bega.org.au/employment/current-vacancies/ and click “apply for position” or Contact Human Resource on Telephone: (08) 90225591 90225591) Email:
[email protected].
To find out more about Bega Garnbirringu Health Service please visit our website https://bega.org.au/
If you hold one of these qualifications but may not have all of the essential items listed: we would still like to hear from you! we have a supportive team who may be able to support you on scaffolding your skills.
Employee Benefits:
- 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
- Above Award remuneration rates;
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;
- Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
- Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.
- Long Service Leave after 7 years;
- Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;
- Leadership Development program;
- Flexible work workplace;
- Extensive Professional Development opportunities;
- Internal promotion and career development opportunities;
- Regular staff appreciation functions;
- Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Health Practitioner?
📌 Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse/Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Kalgoorlie - Boulder)
🏢 Bega Garnbirringu
📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder