About Katherine West Health Board

Established in 1998, 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. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.

KWHB's vision acknowledges the distinct and diverse identity of their people and communities, ensuring member communities are involved in the planning, development and implementation of their health programs. Our holistic services are designed to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the person and their community.

Applications close 18 May 2024

Position Description

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Health Coaching Clinical Educator  to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position is well suited to someone who has a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and eligible for registration with the relevant Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and possess a current unrestricted practicing certificate. The position mentors and role models consistent clinical best practice and a positive learning culture in our remote health centres.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Identify, plan and facilitate the clinical and professional educational learning and development needs of AHP’s, TAHP’s and Health Coaches (including trainees) in remote locations. This includes facilitating clinical in-services and the provision of support on site.
• Ensure effective clinical practice is in line with evidence-informed best practice principles and supporting compliance with organisational protocols including CARPA and Clinical Procedures Manuals.
• Able to conduct clinical care in the primary health care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles with use of approved standards, codes, guidelines, and frameworks to conduct clinical assessments.

About the Benefits

This is an amazing opportunity to utilise your skills and passion to make a genuine difference to some of the most remote communities in Australia.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidates will enjoy an attractive remuneration AHP - HCC (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, including: 

• 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.

Progress at your own pace with our online learning system and encouraged professional development opportunities. 

Katherine West Health Board is a child-safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. KWHB is striving to ensure a supportive working environment which places child safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our service delivery. We are committed to embedding child safety practices throughout our organisation and undertaking continuous improvement to prioritise the safety of all children who come into contact with our organisation, staff, and services.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.