Looking to start your own adventure and experience some of Australia's most breathtaking outback scenery? Then look no further!Use your experience to make a real difference in Indigenous health!Fantastic salary circa $116,873 plus super, very generous salary sacrifice options, annual airfares and more!About Kimberley Renal ServicesKimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).
KRS and the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) have developed a renal strategic plan to help combat this health crisis. This has enabled many patients to return to the Kimberley from Perth, which is 2,500kms away, to receive their treatment.
About the OpportunityThe Kimberley Renal Service has an opportunity for a Chronic Kidney Disease Educator to join their multidisciplinary team based in Kununurra, WA. This role will be offered on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Integrated Services Manager, you will be responsible for raising awareness and understanding of the factors which lead to the development of chronic kidney disease. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering services for stage 1-3 CKD patients and their families;Supporting local primary health care services to educate individuals, families and communities about the importance of regular health checks;Supporting and assisting local service providers to deliver appropriate education for individuals, clients and communities about strategies which are known to reduce the incidence of chronic kidney disease;Providing education and support for health providers in the uptake of Kimberley Chronic Disease Therapeutic Protocols; andEngaging in local health promotion activities to support the prevention of chronic disease in the region.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will be eligible for registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) or suitably qualified Health Professional such as Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Diabetes Educator, Dietician, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist (Bachelor Degree or higher) - and have advanced renal clinical skills.
You will have the ability to effectively communicate with, and conduct in-service, training and education to a range of audiences including health professionals, community organisations and community members. You will also have proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with experience with database systems and report writing skills.
While not essential, candidates with previous experience working in the Aboriginal Community Control sector, a certificate in Nephrology, certificate IV in training and assessment and a Working with Children clearance, will be highly regarded.
Successful candidates must have a current "C
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