Registered Midwife / Nurse

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities.  Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

Wurli clinics and primary health care programs are staffed with a range of professionals including Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner, General Practitioners, Registered Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals.   Our multidisciplinary teams are empowered to provide holistic client centered care and are a team of passionate individuals who are keen to make a difference. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a difference for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Katherine, NT.  

Nurses & Midwives are responsible for delivering safe, high-quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  The role is responsible for the delivery of client services (antenatal and  postnatal care, and infant primary health care) in accordance with Wurli’s policy and procedures, care is directed and in line with the CARPA standard treatment manual and applicable legislation and regulations.

 Key Features of the Role:-

• Based in Katherine, Northern Territory
• An Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisation
• Work alongside a dedicated and passionate multi-disciplinary team who focus not only on acute care but prevention.
• Rural town based services that do not require excessive travel nor on call services
•  Working 30 hours per week; Monday to Friday.
• Committed to supporting continued professional development

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive salary based on your experience and any other professional development undertaken in specialised areas of primary health care, plus superannuation.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

• Salary sacrificing options;
• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata, 15 days personal leave per year pro rata, special leave, study leave);
• Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.
• Strong focus on professional development.  

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:-

• Bachelor of Nursing / Midwifery
• Fully Registered as Registered Nurse/Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Clearance
• Current NT Drivers License 
• Previous experience in working in a cross cultural service environment, particularly in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health care

To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit:  https://www.wurli.org.au/job-vacancies/ and select the 'positions vacant tab'.  

You will be able to view a full position profile and other details required to submit your application.