Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation currently seeking to fill the following vacancy within our Health Services division. Kalwun Health Service delivers a primary health care service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Gold Coast & surrounding communities.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will provide high quality health services including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holisitic health incorporating continuity of care. As part of Kalwun’s ongoing growth and development, you will be joining a community-focused team at the Bilinga clinic. This role is for 12 months to cover parental leave.
Position Duties
- Provide quality nursing practice within an Aboriginal primary health care model of service by assisting the medical/primary health care team and effectively coordinate own and team’s workload to achieve results
- Make a positive contribution to illness prevention and promotion of health through chronic disease management, health screening, health assessments, recalls and patient education
- Understanding of the principles of primary health care and the ability to work with a multi disciplinary team
- Effective communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal to ensure quality medical documentation
- Demonstrated clinic experience and the ability to implement and support a comprehensive model of chronic disease with a view to achieve better outcomes for clients
- Operate within clinical policy and procedures at all times.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse
- Phlebotomy experience
- Previous experience working with culturally diverse people
- Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Demonstrated computer literacy including proficient keyboard and data entry skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Current Qld C class drivers licence.
What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay
- Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
- Five weeks of annual leave per year
- Additional paid personal leave
Additional Information
- This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers' license.
- A Blue Card for working with children is desirable (in addition to AHPRA registration).
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply
Please send a current CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and addressing each of the selection criteria.
