About Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled health service providing care to indigenous people living in communities across the vast Ngaanyatjarra Lands in remote Western Australia, near the Northern Territory/South Australian borders. Approximately 2,000 Ngaanyatjarra people live in the communities on the Lands. We are governed by an indigenous Board of Directors and are AGPAL accredited.

About the Position

NHS has the opportunity for a Primary Health Care Nurse to work in the clinics in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands to treat illnesses, promote well-being, maintain health systems, provide education and training and encourage community health action and promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care Service.

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Deliver a high standard of clinical care to all residents across the Lands.
• Initiate and coordinates care of clients with complex health problems utilising clinical and electronic information systems.
• Serve as the clients advocate and protects the rights of the individuals.
• Work with and encourages the learning and development of the Aboriginal Health Workers.
• Evaluate the quality of nursing practice by participation and contribution to the Continuous Improvement program.

• Prioritise clinic workload using resources appropriately and cost effectively.
• Encourage effective client centred communication and the promotion of Primary Health Care.
• Prioritise clinic workload ensuring continuum of care.
• Maintain clinic equipment and pharmacy supplies, health information and recall systems.
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health development initiatives.
• Participate and support existing and new health programs.

What we offer:

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging.
• 12 weeks annual leave (pro rata).
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave.
• Fully furnished, individually occupied and rent free accommodation.
• Flexible FIFO options available, both full time, part time and fixed term.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Minimum 3 years experience working as a Primary Health Curse Nurse in a similar environment.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to work across a multi-disciplinary workforce comprising people from language and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, the principles of Primary Health Care and legislation governing work practice.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and manage change in a complex remote practice setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to Quality Improvement, evidence based practice, research, education and professional development.
• Proficiency in the application of a range of information technologies including patient information and other data managements systems.
• Current Manual WA Drivers Licence or the ability to obtain.
• Current National Police Clearance and WA Working with Children Clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Willingness to drive /fly regularly between remote community clinics. This involves driving on unsealed roads and flying in small aircraft.

Recognised Immunisation Course Certificate and the completion of REC, MEC, or Pharmacotherapy course is highly desirable, but not essential. 

This is a unique chance to take on a rewarding role, making a real difference in remote Aboriginal communities. 

For further information and a full position description please contact:

Sophie O'Donoghue

Senior HR Adviser

Email: sophie.odonoghue@ngcouncil.org.au
Phone: (08) 6200 1231