Registered Midwife / Nurse -Wurli Wurlinjang – Katherine

Why Wurli- Wurlinjang?
 
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities.  Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.
 
Wurli currently have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a difference for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Katherine, NT.  
 
The Role
 
Nurses & Midwives are responsible for delivering safe, high-quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  The role is responsible for the delivery of client services (antenatal and  postnatal care, and infant primary health care) in accordance with Wurli’s policy and procedures, care is directed and in line with the CARPA standard treatment manual and applicable legislation and regulations.
Key Features of the Role:-

• Based in Katherine, Northern Territory

• An Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisation

• Work alongside a dedicated and passionate multi-disciplinary team who focus not only on acute care but prevention.

• Rural town based services that do not require excessive travel nor on call services

•  Working 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday.

• Committed to supporting continued professional development

 
Whats in it for you?

In return for your hard work and dedication, you’ll receive an attractive salary based on your experience and any other professional development undertaken in specialised areas of primary health care, plus superannuation.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

• Salary range $109,757 to $118,197

• Salary sacrificing options;

• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave per year, 15 days personal leave per year, special leave, study leave);

• Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.

• Strong focus on professional development.  

 
Is the role right for you?

• Bachelor of Nursing / Midwifery

• Fully Registered as Registered Nurse/Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

• Current Criminal History Check

• Working with Children Clearance

• Current NT Drivers License 

• Previous experience in working in a cross cultural service environment, particularly in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health care

 
If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the “Apply for this job” link.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002.