Health Centre Coordinator

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 16 February 2024

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Health Centre Coordinator (HCC) to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position is well suited to someone who has experience in Remote Area Nursing.

The Health Centre Coordinator (HCC) holds the responsibility for overseeing the daily operations and managing systems for the delivery of primary health care services at Katherine West Health Board's Health Centres. The HCC is tasked with offering elevated support and culturally competent clinical leadership and supervision to the Health Centre team. This leadership role entails the maintenance of health systems, the provision of education and training to staff, and the promotion of positive community health.

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

• Partnering with other health professionals and relevant external stakeholders to ensure an interprofessional, collaborative, and multi-agency approach to health care is achieved when appropriate.
• Initiate and participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Health Centre to enhance the safety and effectiveness of care.
• Promote effective collaboration and mutual respect between centre-based staff, health program team members, visiting specialists, and other key stakeholders to ensure clients have access to a range of services.
• Be responsible for the cold chain management of vaccines and coordination of infection control practices with the support of the Health Centre team.
• Active and regular participation in KWHB’s Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC).

About the Benefits

This is an amazing opportunity to utilise your skills and passion tomake 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 HCC1 - HCC2 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing.
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• 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.

Child Safe Organisation
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.