About Katherine West Health Board

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.

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.

Remote Area Nursing 

Position Description

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Remote Area Nurse to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. Remote Area Nurses work as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a remote health care centre and provides the highest standard of nursing care for clients through the provision of comprehensive primary health care services. 

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

• Provide quality primary health care to individuals, families, and the community 
  (including outstations as required) within own competency level, KWHB endorsed 
  protocols and the CARPA Manual in order to meet expected client needs. 
• Participate in the after-hours on-call roster to meet community emergency needs.
• Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP's) as the primary health 
  providers in community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care
• Support and participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Health Centre to 
  enhance the safety and effectiveness of care.
• Maintain information systems required for the effective management of clients.

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 RAN 1-3 (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 home.
• 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. 

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