12 Nov
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Katherine West Health Board
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Broome
12 Nov
Katherine West Health Board
Broome
Shaping Healthy Futures for Children Drive strong health outcomes for children and young people aged 5 to 17 across remote Katherine communities. Based in Katherine with regular remote travel, you will deliver a population health approach to child health alongside primary health care teams and family support services. Duties
- Deliver high-quality primary health care, routine health checks, developmental assessments, and early intervention
- Ensure timely delivery of immunisations in line with the NT Childhood Vaccination Schedule
- Identify and respond to emerging health issues, including mental health, substance use, and sexual health
- Work alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and community staff to empower children and families
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Primary Health Care staff on child health conditions What You'll Receive
- Market-competitive salary up to $128,000 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
- Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading
- Relocation assistance to support your move
- Ongoing professional development, training, and capacity-building opportunities
- A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration and growth Is This You?
- AHPRA registration eligibility as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with a practising certificate
- Current NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), Criminal History Check, and NT Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
- Willingness to travel frequently to remote communities for up to a week at a time by road and light aircraft
- Post graduate qualifications in child health or experience working in remote Aboriginal communities
- Understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and commitment to the self-determination of Aboriginal communities About Katherine West Health Board Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering primary health care across 162,000 km2 of remote Katherine West, NT. We take a whole-of-person approach to wellbeing and are committed to evidence-based, culturally appropriate care.
📌 Child Health Nurse (Broome)
🏢 Katherine West Health Board
📍 Broome