Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease

Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease

Location: Derby, Western Australia

Employment Type: Full Time

Remuneration: $70,652.40 - $101,249.05 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The position is responsible for the provision of primary health care services to clients at the clinic and in the community focusing on the management of Chronic Disease and ensuring the focus of care is on the needs of Aboriginal clients within the context of their cultural identity and social circumstances.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority – (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years post graduate Chronic Disease experience.
• Demonstrated competency in the coordination, management and promotion of principles of clinical management for people with, or at risk of developing a Chronic Disease including diabetes, renal disease, cardiac disease and chronic respiratory conditions. RHD & dent
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues pertaining to the health of Aboriginal people in rural and remote areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and computing skills.
• Demonstrate incorporation of quality and risk management within practice.
• Have the capacity to work across several Chronic Disease programs if required. E.g. Diabetes
• Have the ability to function as a team member and the capacity to work without supervision.
• Able to work for short periods under harsh weather conditions when on outreach and community visits.
• National Police Clearance.
• Working with Children’s Check.
• Current driver’s licenses.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in primary health care.
• Hold a current Immunisation Certificate or working towards certification.
• Experience in Renal Nursing but this is not essential.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $70,652.40 - $101,249.05 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of employment to the value of $1,683
• Accommodation allowance of $7,800
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave loading
• Salary packaging gross up amount of $30,000 option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation to Derby WA up to $5,000

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Human Resources on (08) 9158 42***or email ***********@dahs.org.au

About the Organisation

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services. It is required to comply with a number of Service Agreements with Commonwealth and State departments and agencies, and to operate with a number of government and private medical and health delivery organisations. The operating environment for ACCHS Australia-wide - has become increasingly complex and changeable in recent years and this is likely to continue.

Key Responsibilities for this position are:

The scope of this position will include, but is not limited to:

Duties

• Be accountable for the safe, efficient and effective use of resources, including assisting with forward planning for DAHS.
• Participant in developing and implementing programs to enhance the health and wellbeing of clients with a Chronic Disease.
• Perform clinical duties, as part of the Chronic Disease team, in all areas of the health service.
• Perform Medicare benefits schedule items for health checks (715), GP and TCA management plans (721,723) for all clients.
• Provide education to clients in disease prevention, management of health conditions and treatment requirements.
• Work within your level of professional competency and seek advice and clinical guidance from senior clinical staff as required.
• Be prepared to share your clinical knowledge and expertise with other staff members.
• Follow DAHS clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development, presentation, evaluation and written reports of health programs and services.
• Participate in ongoing training by DAHS and other agencies as required.
• Work with external agencies to deliver best practice client care.
• Assist in client follow up and liaise with other agencies when necessary.
• Liaise with the Specialist Clerk to organise referrals to allied health clinics.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment in the clinic and participate in maintaining, restocking, calibrating and replacing clinic stores and equipment.
• Work within the parameters of DAHS OHS policies and procedures including Infection Control, Emergency Evacuation, Outreach and Remote Visits and reporting of Incidents, Accident and Near Misses (and Hazards).

General

• Follow the policies and procedures stored on the DAHS LogiQC and practice in accordance with guidelines standards, code of ethics/conduct and statutory and legislative requirements.
• Commit to the philosophy and practice of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
• Assist fellow staff members with information about community, culture and language that is relevant to client care and for appropriate behaviours and respect of culture.
• Actively participate in quality audits, quality improvement and accreditation activities including exercising initiative in making improvements to work processes.
• Participate in professional appraisals activities and supervision as required.
• Undertake multi-functional duties, relevant to the position, as directed by Senior Management.
• Report directly to your line manager in regards to all work issues including any matters which may have possible legal implications.
• Work as a member of the DAHS team with staff from all areas: Medical Reception, TIS, Administration, SEWB, Clinic, Maternal and Child Health and Senior Management.
• Provide high quality and safe clinical duties, as part of the clinical team, in all areas of the health service.
• Identify problems to be addressed in a Care Plan including: the clients general understanding of their Chronic Disease, their lifestyle and biomedical tests that are due, difficulties with medication compliance, annual checks that are due and other social information required to complete the Care Plan, actively participate in training, up skilling and educational activities as directed.
• Actively participate, as directed, in internal and external meetings.

Administrative

• Maintain statistics, administrative records and client documents as per DAHS policies and procedures.
• Produce reports for DAHS as required.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment, including IT equipment, vehicles and phones.
• Advise line manager regarding equipment/resources requirements.
• Perform office duties including, but not limited to, photocopying, faxing, laminating and processing paperwork.

Self-Management & Team Contribution

• Contribute to process improvement and adhere to all DAHS Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in Performance review process.
• Contribute to effective team performance.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.

Develop and Maintain

• Liaise and cooperate as required with other Project and Policy staff in DAHS.

Culturally Appropriate Ways of Working

• Personally demonstrate through consistent behaviour, understanding of, respect for and compliance with culturally sensitive ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, staff and communities.

Other

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and applies quality improvement principles to all duties performed. Attends workshops and training as required.

Please note this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.