'Team, balance, community, benefits, environment, autonomy, connecting…' These are some of the top reasons our staff rate OVAHS as an Employer of Choice in the Kimberley region.
We do what we love, and we love what we do. Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in our region, and that's why the delivery of quality and culturally secure primary and allied health services is our passion. We work adaptively and with transparency to determine, prioritize, and meet the health and well-being needs of Aboriginal people in our region.
OVAHS is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary primary health care service delivering clinical, allied health and mental health throughout Kununurra and surrounding communities. We are looking for a likeminded individual to join our team of professionals, based at our office in Kununurra.
About the role Provide primary health care services to clients in the clinic and when on community and outreach visits. Ensure the focus of care is on the needs of Aboriginal clients within the context of their cultural identity and social circumstances. Work within the OVAHS team providing a quality and client focused environment. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are strongly encouraged to apply. Essential Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority – (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with at least 1 years post graduate nursing experience. Practice within clinical standards and quality of care, which is effective, efficient and in accordance with best practice and agreed standards and policies. Demonstrate a level of knowledge congruent with the clinical management and support of clients with various conditions and illnesses. Knowledge and understanding of the issues pertaining to the health of Aboriginal people in rural and remote areas. Demonstrated knowledge, competence and attitude required to provide PHC nursing within a patient centred and culturally appropriate approach to care. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a part of an internal and wider external team in the provision of care. Skill set applicable to providing health promotion and education about many aspects of the disease process and healthy lifestyles to community members. Proficient in obtaining optimum use of Medicare Benefits Schedule as part of the process of patient care. Written and computing skills of a level congruent with developing and evaluating detailed care plans and for preparing reports for management. Can function as a team member and with the capacity to work without supervision. Can work for short periods under extreme weather conditions when on outreach and community visits. A current National Police Clearance (within the last 30 days). A current Working with Children Check (WWC). Desirable Previous experience working in a primary health care setting. Postgraduate/certificate level in a relevant PHC area. Able to produce a current driver's license. What you can expect from working at OVAHS: As well as working in a positive team culture and supportive environment, OVAHS offers multiple benefits to employees, including and not limited to:
Salary (Depending on skills and experience). Rental allowance - $6240 per annum. Aircon Subsidy included into the annual salary. 12-month Annual Airfare $1800 on continued service. 5 weeks accrued Annual leave. An additional 10 days paid Christmas leave. Salary Sacrifice up to $30,000. Superannuation. Training and development. More information Contact Derek Donohue (Practice Nurse Manager) on or via email
To apply Applicants should address each of the selection criteria (located within the job description found on our website) and include their resume along with the names of at least two referees. Email your application to
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