- Exciting remote location in WA
- Agency rates
- Accommodation provided
Details
We are seeking expression of interests from RAN's who may be interested in working Broome ,WA.
Regional Profile:
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200
Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental
health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital,
community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across
Essential criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of primary health care and community development
- Broad nursing experience with recent emergency care nursing skills including the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal health
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and cross cultural, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Pharmacology competency or working towards same
- Current C Class manual drivers licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from base
What you will be doing:
To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a primary health care framework in partnership with the community, community council and other organisations. To provide culturally responsive, planned, coordinated and comprehensive primary health and emergency care to the individuals and families of the respective community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a suitably skilled RN, please reach out to us today.