Expression of Interest: Remote Health Centre Manager (Remote Area Nurse)

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Expression of Interest: Remote Health Centre Manager (Remote Area Nurse)

Lead the way to better health in West Arnhem as our Health Centre Manager

About us

The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation ( RLHB ) is aregional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision improving health outcomes by establishing aregional Aboriginal community-controlled model of servicedelivery.

About Jabiru:

You will find Jabiru 255 kms east of Darwin. The township is surrounded by Kakadu National Park boasting wetlands, billabongs, and wildlife. You can enjoy your time off exploring the region, fishing in the waterways, cooling off in the swimming pool or taking part in the community’s many sporting activities. The brand-new modern health clinic is scheduled to open in September 2024 which will provide additional infrastructure and further opportunities for serviceprovision.

About theRole:

The position will lead the Red Lily Clinical Services team (based at Jabiru) that delivers high quality and culturally secure primary healthcare to all people in the Kakadu region. Employing extensive nursing experience, skills, and applied knowledge in the Aboriginal health context, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of aRemote Health Centre. This position requires an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, principles of Primary Health Care and relevant legislation governing work practices in aremote healthsetting.

The Jabiru team will include GP (x 1 ), Remote Area Nurses (x 4 ), Aboriginal Health Practitioner (x 1 ) and administration staff working alongside community engagement workers, as well as awide range of outreach specialists and service providers. The position will be supported by an experienced remote leadership team reporting to the Director of PrimaryHealthcare.

• Base Salary up to $ 139 , 000 pa +Super
• Penalty rates for overtime and call outs + on callallowance
• Fares out of Isolated Landsallowance
• Generous leave entitlements ( 7 + weeks of paid leave, leave loading + additional leaveaccruals)
• Salary Sacrifice for up to $ 18 , 550 pa (Not forprofit)
• RelocationAssistance
• Relevant clinical staff are provided with fully air-conditioned and furnished accommodation free of charge including phone, internet and utilities while working at the healthcentre
• Job stability and great team culture, working with afriendly and supportiveteam

In this role, youwill:

• Provide & promote acomprehensive Primary Health Care ( PHC ) service utilising amultidisciplinary approach and endorsed protocols (e.g. CARPA manuals) andpolicies.
• Ensure all documentation, records and health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity ofcare.
• Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting acommunity participative approach to local level decision-making.
• Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare.
• Participate in and encourage education and professional development of self,team membersandlearners.
• Participate in Quality and Safety programs including development and evaluation of policies, procedures, and protocols (including Work Health & Safety).
• Participate in performance management and professional development programs in consultation with management and professional supportgroups.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff to the Organisation’s philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effectiveteamwork.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the Organisationalplan.
• Participate in an on call 24 -hourroster.

Our idealcandidate:

• Is aregistered nurse with AHPRA and holds relevant post-basic or post graduate qualifications.
• Brings extensive experience and demonstrated skills in remote area nursing, with an understanding of the roles within amultidisciplinary primary health care team in Australian indigenous communities.
• Effectively interacts with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating astrong grasp of Aboriginal health issues, cultural safety, and health determinants.
• Possesses knowledge and experience in implementing primary health care programs and navigating relevant legislation governing remote workpractices.
• Demonstrates acommitment to quality improvement, workplace health and safety, research, education, and professional development.
• Has highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, and IT skills, and is willing to utilize health IT systems.
• Holds (or is eligible for) an NT manual driver’s license, police clearance, Ochre Card, and Land Council workpermit.
• Is ready to travel to remote communities by air and 4 WD , reside in aremote setting, and participate in a 24 -hour on-callroster.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, please attach acover letter with your application addressing the essential selection criteria. https://jobs.swagapp.com/AU/jo…

Click the apply button now to submit your application to join our passionate team. We hope to work together for better Health in West Arnhem. For more information on who we are and what we do please go to: https://redlily.org.au .