Sexual Health Nurse

Location:                                             Newman

Employment Type:                          Permanent 

Employment Category:                 Full-time

Remuneration:                                 $ 110,564.61 to $ 121,033.12 per annum

Entitlements and Benefits:          6 weeks leave, Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900, Relocation assistance, Subsidised housing

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Lead - Newman, the Sexual Health Nurse is responsible for increasing the reporting, testing and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV’s) within Newman and the four remote communities (Parnngurr, Jigalong, Punmu and Kunawarritji) serviced by Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS)

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Heath Practitioner Health Agency; 
• Relevant experience in Sexual Health nursing and/or minimum of two years previous experience working in a Sexual Health Nurse or similar role;
• Possession of a Sexual Health| Well Women's Certificate
• Have the South Australian Understanding Vaccines and National Immunisation Program Certificate and annual updates since completion or be willing to complete within 6 weeks of commencement in the role;
• Integrate STI testing into routine primary health care, including adult health checks;
• Provide evidence-based STI/BBV clinical management, including testing, treatment, contact tracing, and follow-up for symptomatic clients and their contacts;
• Follow the Silverbook WA STI/BBV management guidelines, the CARPA Manual, and the National program guidelines for Point of Care Syphilis testing;
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Practitioners or Community Engagement Workers to enhance culturally competent contact tracing processes;
• Use point of care technology for testing Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, and Trichomonas;
• Support other clinical staff in integrating sexual health care into their roles;
• Serve as a clinical resource for the health team and engage in partnerships, planning, and management activities;
• Previous experience working in a remote primary health care setting with a demonstrated ability to effectively and culturally appropriately engage with Aboriginal communities;
• Demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal children and families;
• Sound understanding of the principles of primary health care and the model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service;
• Sound written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve agreed goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of health programs;
• An ability to work, reside and travel independently in a remote region;
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently when required;
• Sound working knowledge of computer software packages including Communicare;
• Willingness to assist with general remote area nursing duties across all areas of the life-span including undertaking first and second on call duties as required;
• Previous experience undertaking program reporting against performance deliverables;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require to provide evidence of licences and registrations as outlined in the About you as above. 

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $110,564.61 to $ 121,033.12 per annum excluding superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous entitlements and fantastic benefits which includes:

• 11% Superannuation (increasing to 11.5% as of 1 July 2024)
• 6 weeks’ annual leave
• Relocation assistance
• Subsidised housing with fully furnished housing (including utilities and internet) costing between $60-$100 per fortnight
• Salary Sacrificing up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits;
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training;
• Employee Assistance Program; and
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. Although the successful candidates will have a substantive location (Newman) they must be prepared from time to time to work across any one of these sites should they be required.

PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care to the individuals and families within Newman and the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

For further information including, please contact Human Resources Team on 08 9177 8307.