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SalaryAbout the Opportunity
KAMS now has an opportunity for a Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Kununurra WA, on a full-time basis. The Nurse Home Visitor works with the Family Partnership Worker and provides a comprehensive home visiting service to pregnant women with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families. The mothers are supported by the Nurse Home Visitor and Family Partnership Worker from early in her pregnancy until her baby is two years of age. The NHV works with the Family Partnership Worker to foster a culturally safe, therapeutic relationship with pregnant women and promote high level engagement and successful program outcomes.
Some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Provides culturally safe home visits to women who are eligible for the ANFPP and their families and works with ANFPP team members to enhance the team’s capacity to remain culturally safe
- Utilizes the nursing process and delivers content at home visits in a way that maintains alignment with the client centered principles including modelling therapeutic relationships, change theory, self-efficacy, client centered, strength based and solution focused approaches.
- Works collaboratively with teams and uses Reflective Practice in supervision to improve skills in delivering care in line with the Program model.
- Carries a case load of up to 25 clients.
For any queries please contact Mary Seymour or Courtney Fairfull on 08 9194 3***.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- A Registered Nurse (Division 1), with at least 3 years of relevant clinical experience.
- AHPRA registration.
- An understanding of Primary Health Care, particularly as it applies to Indigenous people.
- A current Working With Children Card.
With strong communication and relationship-building skills, Post graduate experience in Maternal or Child health is preferable but not mandatory. Similarly, experience working with a remote Indigenous Health service will be highly regarded.
This role will suit someone with a calm, reflective nature and the ability to show the cultural sensitivity require when dealing with women pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby.
In addition, you will need to have a current unrestricted Australian driver's license and be willing to travel by 4WD and light aircraft when required.
It is a requirement that the successful candidate is willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS and have their full COVID vaccination.About the Benefits
KAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS. This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a base salary of $114,417 per annum pro rata plus super and, including:
- District allowance of $3,569 (single) or $7,138(double);
- Accommodation Allowance of $13,000 per annum pro rata
- Electricity Allowance of $1,440 per annum pro rata
- Annual Airfare of $1,800 after 12 months continuous serviceThis is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations. Make a positive difference — Apply Now! Applications close 10/05/2024
