Contractor Nurse Practitioner

Otitis Media Group Inc. t/a Ear Foundation Australia

Are you looking to make a difference in the community at a grass roots level?

Ear Foundation Australia (EFA) is an award-winning not-for-profit seeking a Contractor Nurse Practitioner to fill a key position in our passionate and experienced clinical team.

Our mission is to reduce the incidence of middle ear disease in Indigenous and at-risk children in Western Australia below the World Health Organisation benchmark of 4%. We will achieve this via our established Outreach programs, which demonstrate excellence in Aboriginal health.

Our Vision is that current and future generations of Indigenous (Aboriginal) children can succeed at school unhindered by the debilitating effects of Otitis media and its impacts upon their ability to learn and achieve to their full potential. You will be given the chance to do work that makes a genuine difference in communities.

POSITION

The Nurse Practitioner is part of a specialised clinical team to facilitate screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for the children and families we serve, in the regions where we operate. EFA strives to provide a culturally appropriate visiting service delivery model, providing a complete medical pathway to Aboriginal children and their families suffering the effects of Otitis media and middle ear disease, in regional and remote WA.

You will be community minded, compassionate and driven to make a difference, as well as organised; have a high attention to detail; ensure accurate record keeping; be highly sensitive to the cultural needs of Aboriginal families; and have a vision to develop new opportunities for service delivery.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting Relationship:



Head of Clinical Services

The role includes, but is not limited to, assessment and diagnosis, prescribing of medications, referral of children to specialists, administration of topical treatments, facilitating access to and administration of medication, education and follow-up of families and communities, assisting the Audiologist, Nurse, Screener and ENT services, facilitating ENT Clinics, liaising with local services, promoting inter-agency collaboration, up skilling as required, whilst monitoring and maintaining accurate records to ensure no child slips through the pathway and is delayed access to the care they need.

Services may be delivered face to face or by telehealth, depending on need.

The Nurse Practitioner will refer to current guidelines and abide by EFA policies and procedures.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Essential:

- Nursing qualifications - Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or recognised equivalent

- AHPRA registration - current and continuing

- National Police Check

- Working With Children Card

- Senior First Aid

- Current “C” class motor vehicle licence

- Sound practical knowledge in computer literacy Microsoft Word and Excel Database

- Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required

- Solid Communication and interpersonal skills





- Proven ability for critical thinking and problem-solving

- Excellent understanding of consent process and confidentiality (within Government legislated National Privacy Policy Principles)

- Well organised with high attention to detail

- Accurate record keeping

- Highly sensitive to the cultural needs of Aboriginal families

- Have a vision to develop new opportunities for service delivery in conjunction with Earbus management

Desirable:

- Prior experience working within Aboriginal Australia

- Previous experience working in remote communities

- Previous experience working with children in an educational setting

- Prior use of Best Practice software

- Certificate IV in Ear Health

- Certificate IV Training and Assessment

- Community Health experience

- 4WD experience or advanced driver safety course/experience

EAR FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA VALUES

EFA's values are at the core of everything we do. Successful applicants will:

- Be open and honest in communication and intent

- Be loyal and supportive to EFA, their colleagues and the communities they serve

- Be brilliant in their role

Our internal motto is 'Say it, mean it, do it'. If these values describe you, then you will have found a home at EFA.

We encourage Aboriginal people to apply for this role. If you are an Aboriginal person looking to further your career, give us a call to have a yarn. We aim to create a work environment that is sensitive to cultural difference and to develop talent among Aboriginal people.

Submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest addressed to our Business & Operations Manager, or call for a confidential discussion on 08 •••• •574.

📌 Nurse Practitioner - Sessional (West Perth)
🏢 Ear Foundation Australia
📍 West Perth