Why Danila Dilba? Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service is a community organisation providing comprehensive primary health care to Biluru (Aboriginal) communities in the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region of the Northern Territory. We aim to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, and social wellbeing of our clients through innovative comprehensive primary health care programs and services. We will provide great learning opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your skills and progress your career, as well as work in a multi clinic context where you will have a team of the of likeminded peers that you can learn from and bounce ideas off.
What's in it for you? 6 weeks annual leave per annum plus leave loading 5 days paid leave during our end of year shut down period Generous salary packaging Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum. Professional development grants to eligible candidates A culture committed to diversity, with a significant amount of key leadership positions being filled by Aboriginal talent The ability to have a meaningful purpose driven role What's the role? Provide quality care coordination for referred Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) clients with chronic disease and complex needs to support them in accessing relevant services Working effectively with Indigenous outreach workers to engage with clients Involving the client's family / carer as appropriate. Assisting clients to adhere to treatment programs and develop chronic condition self-management skills Providing appropriate clinical care consistent with the requirements of the role (this may be in the client's home or clinic setting) Maintaining quality client medical records Employ a holistic, culturally appropriate approach to the client, drawing out cultural or social issues which may be impacting the client Is the role right for you? Qualification as a health professional (e.g. Nurse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner) and current registration with AHPRA Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions (e.g. diabetes, cancer, respiratory and / or cardiac disease) and relevant management strategies Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement Current driver's licence. Undergo Police Check. Working with Children Clearance What's it like living in the Top End? Darwin is a vibrant and multicultural city that is home to more than 100 nationalities, which is evident in its culture and food. Here in The Territory, we enjoy an enviable laidback lifestyle with amazing weather, excellent career opportunities, short commutes, spectacular displays of outback starry skies, and colourful tropical sunsets with friendly and inclusive people. The Northern Territory has two distinctive climate zones. The northern end, including Darwin, has a tropical climate with high humidity and two seasons, the wet (October to April) and dry season (May to September). During the dry season nearly every day is warm and sunny.
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$73,776-$108,640
Job Type: Nursing
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