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.

Position Description

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Remote Area Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position will be well suited to someone with at least 3-5 years post graduate experience with demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote area nursing.

This position delivers Primary Health Care and health program support to remote area residents living on cattle stations, Aboriginal communities/outstations, and NT Parks situated in the Katherine West region. Working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will provide the highest standard of nursing care within the 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 within own competency level, KWHB endorsed protocols and the CARPA Manual to meet expected client needs.
• Provide well person checks and advice and support in program areas of sexual health, mental health, women’s and men’s health, child health, chronic disease, allied health services and social and emotional wellbeing.
• Work harmoniously and in partnership with other health professionals and staff to ensure a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to health care.
• Support and participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Health Centre to enhance the safety and effectiveness of care.

The successful applicant will get the opportunity to experience the vast and extensive landscapes of the Katherine West Region whilst providing mobile primary health care services. 

The successful applicant will enjoy an attractive remuneration RAN/ NP/AHP (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of other benefits, which include: 

• Relocation & repatriation assistance.
• Salary sacrificing.
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine.
• Thorough workplace training and orientation 
• Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
• Flexible work and leave options.

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.

• Find out more about working for Katherine West Health Board here.
• Do you have more questions? Contact our Human Resources Team by calling (08) 8971 9300 or emailing hr@kwhb.com.au