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.

Position Description

Applications close 8 August 2024.

About the Opportunity

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Prevention and Population Health Nurse to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position is well suited to someone with substantial clinical experience. 

The Prevention and Population Health Nurse (PPHN) will work with community based Primary Health Care Teams to provide, plan and manage care for clients with RHD. The PPHN will also be involved with health promotion and community education, data collection and monitoring, health hardware, clinical services, training and research in the area of treatment and prevention of RHD. 

Under the guidance and support from the Senior Prevention and Population Health Advisor and the Prevention and Population Heath Coordinator, the (PPHN) will also assist as needed in the Healthy Clean Bodies and Homes action plan as well as primary and secondary prevention health issues such as trachoma and post strep glomerulonephritis.

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

• Support the Prevention and Population Health Coordinator with the maintenance and review of the RHD program across the Katherine West region.
• Support clients and their families with self-management of RHD.
• Assist with the development and the implementation of and resources and strategies that aim to increase adherence to secondary prophylactic treatment.
• Provide clinical leadership to health centre staff in relation to identification and treatment of rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease, post strep glomerulonephritis and throat and skin infections identified in the population within the Katherine West region.
• Assist with other preventative and population health activities such as immunisations, trachoma and anaemia treatment.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AHP - RAN (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.