Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease

We have a vacancy for a Registered Nurse in Derby, Western Australia. 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

About us:

• 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

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

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and the issues facing these organisations in their service delivery
• Ability to maintain patient integrity and confidentiality
• Experience and/or willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrates effective communication skills (written, personal and interpersonal)
• Accepts responsibility for own actions and is accountable for own best practice
• Possess basic computer and keyboard skills
• Current “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s license
• First Aid Certificate (Basic Life Support)
• Experience as an Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner in Aboriginal Primary Health Care Commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control of health services
• Demonstrates good understanding of cultural safety
• Sound understanding of the principles of good clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise own workload and work as a team member
• High level integrity in maintaining patient and organisational confidentiality
• Workings with Children’s Check
• National Police clearances

• Previous experience in primary health care
• Hold a current Immunisation Certificate or working towards certification

• Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of employment
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave Loading
• Salary Packaging gross up amount of $30,000
• Accommodation allowance $7,800
• Relocation cost up to $5,000