Remote Area Chronic Disease Nurse
Job No:
50830
Location:
Tjuntjuntjara, Southeast WA
- Do you want to be a key player in a dynamic remote primary health care team?
- This is a unique opportunity to work with an Aboriginal community in remote Western Australia!
- Excellent remuneration package circa $105,000 plus generous salary packaging benefits!
- Isolation Travel Allowance of $5,000 per annum!
- Generous leave allowances (annual, study & isolation)!
- Relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation plus utilities are provided by the organisation!
- Apply your chronic disease nursing experience in one of Australia's most remarkable Aboriginal communities!
About the Organisation
The Spinifex Health Service is an expanding Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service located in the Tjuntjuntjara Community on the Spinifex Lands, 680km north-east of Kalgoorlie in the Great Victoria Desert region of Western Australia.
Servicing a close knit community of around 209 people, the Health Service is managed by the Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation, a non-profit community organisation with responsibility for the administration and management of Tjuntjuntjara.
The organisation operates a comprehensive primary health service with a team of skilled health professionals including a Medical Director, visiting specialists, remote area nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers. The Tjuntjuntjara Clinic supports regular monthly visits by our Medical Director/GP, visiting specialists and fortnightly GP clinics provided by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. With a range of health programs and clinical services designed to meet local needs, the Spinifex Health Service presents a golden opportunity to make a difference in one of the most remote and cohesive communities in the country.
About Tjuntjuntjara
The people of Tjuntjuntjara are known today as the Spinifex People, the traditional custodians of 55,000 square kms of Spinifex Native Title Determination area. The community is situated 680km north-east of Kalgoorlie within the Shire of Menzies, approximately 10 hours’ drive from Kalgoorlie. It has a resident population of around 209 people, including the world renowned Spinifex artists. Cultural events often attract several hundred visitors.
Since establishing Tjuntjuntjara within their traditional homelands in 1989, the community has steadily grown and developed into a stable and important focus for the traditional cultural cycles of Western Desert life. People from throughout the region with traditional attachment to the area have returned to live at Tjuntjuntjara. Despite the community’s isolation and remoteness, the Spinifex People's determination to live in their country and provide strong local governance and stability for a highly dedicated workforce makes Tjuntjuntjara a unique place to live.
Tjuntjuntjara is an alcohol free community.
About the Opportunity
The Spinifex Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Remote Area Chronic Disease Nurse to join their team in Tjuntjuntjara, Western Australia.
Working closely with Aboriginal Health Workers and other health service staff, you'll be responsible for providing and promoting a Comprehensive Primary Health care service paying particular attention to Chronic Disease management within the Tjuntjuntjara community.
More specifically, your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Creating and maintaining recall lists for clients including Chronic Disease GP Management Plans and reviews;
- Providing client education to assist with understanding and management of health conditions and treatment requirements;
- Performing clinical duties in all areas of the health service as needed or requested by the Medical Director or Manager;
- Analysing client data and making recommendations for ongoing care to the Medical Officers;
- Treating presentations of acute illness and injury; and
- Performing 'On-Call' work as rostered.
Spinifex Health Service is looking for a flexible Chronic Disease Nurse with education or experience in an A&E or ICU environment. Importantly, you will have a comprehensive understanding of best practice management and treatment of chronic diseases in Aboriginal communities as well as an understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal customs and beliefs.
You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and have completed (or be willing to complete within 12 months of commencement) a REC or REM course through CRANA. You'll also be expected to hold a recognised Immunisation course certificate/training and have familiarity with the CARPA manual as well as the Women's Business Manual in your practice.
In addition, you will have excellent assessment skills with an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, the principles of Primary Health Care and a demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice and continuous quality improvement.
Previous experience in remote Aboriginal health delivery and/or post-graduate qualifications in Public Health or Chronic disease will be highly regarded.
A current manual driver's licence, Working with Children check, National Police Clearance, the willingness to work outside of normal hours and travel to remote areas via 4WD are essential for this role.
About the Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle with great benefits, this is the role for you. You will see and experience more of Australia's real outback than most people ever will - and get paid to do it! Tjuntjuntjara is a harmonious and cohesive community that maintains a rich cultural life.
Spinifex Health Service is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience.
The successful candidate will enjoy an excellent salary package circa $105,000 plus excellent salary packaging benefits! You'll receive generous leave allowances and be rewarded with an above award salary.
Additionally, an Isolation Travel Allowance of $5,000 per annum is on offer for the successful candidate.
To make the move to Tjuntjuntjara as smooth as possible, relocation assistance will be provided and, once you've arrived in the community, subsidised accommodation at $30/week plus free power, water and gas are provided.
This role is being offered alongside a Home & Community Care Coordinator (HACC) role as well as a RJCP Coordinator and could suit a professional couple who are ready to advance their careers in an exciting new location.
For more information on the Home & Community Care Coordinator (HACC) role, please click here.
For more information on the RJCP Coordinator role, please click here.
Dare to Care and make a difference - Apply Now!