Are you an RN with Mental Health experience & a genuine sense of adventure? Training opportunities & career development Full-time hours or flexible work arrangements for right candidate Why Katherine West Health Board? Established in 1998, the Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. KWHB is located on the far western side of the Katherine region in Australia's Northern Territory, a sprawling region of beautiful river and desert country. We operate seven health centres across our very large region, with the four main centres located in Kalkaringi, Lajamanu, Timber Creek and Yarralin.
What's in it for you? Salary sacrificing 6 weeks annual leave Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine Fantastic professional development & ongoing training Flexible work and leave options Relocation assistance Free accommodation for your first 4-8 weeks, to help you get settled in town What's the role? Delivering culturally safe Mental Health care, assessments, treatment, and case management services; Actively promoting mental health awareness and primary prevention activities through community health promotion; Collaborating with both internal and external health professionals, including other community health centres, mental health services, agencies and community organisations; Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records, in accordance with established information systems and protocols; Providing best practice clinical knowledge, advice and support to other staff as needed; and Undertaking a range of therapeutic interventions necessary to support individuals, and their carers, affected by mental health conditions. Is this role right for you? Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and significant experience in Mental Health At least 3-5 years post graduate experience with demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote area nursing A clear respect for Aboriginal culture, ability to listen and learn and willingness to participate in cross cultural awareness activities as directed by KWHB Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, antecedents of health, principles of primary health care and relevant state/national legislation governing work practice in the Northern Territory Current NT manual drivers' licence, Criminal History Clearance and NT Ochre Card or ability to obtain What's it like living in Katherine? This unique opportunity is in the town of Katherine which is approximately 300km south of Darwin. Katherine is a well-equipped regional town with a shopping centre that features a supermarket and many specialty shops. With a population of around 11,000, the population of the region is just over 24,000 people, of which 60% identify as Indigenous. Katherine is on the edge of Kakadu National Park which is filled with some of the world's best waterfalls and bush walks. Katherine itself is a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, hot springs and ancient cultures.
