Registered Nurse - Narrogin

To ensure the ongoing provision of the highest standards of care to clients of the service through the provision of clinical services and health education, in particular primary health care to clients of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) with the aim of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

SWAMS staff strive to implement best practice Primary Health care and to coordinate multidisciplinary care planning, internal and external referral, including referral for specialist care and allied health. This is done through coordination of the patient journey both in the clinic and the community.

Accurate and timely documentation using approved SWAMS IT systems is an essential component of this role.

Specific requirements of this position include but are not limited to;

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse in good standing with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care programs in a primary health setting
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
• A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people
• Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management.
• Sound written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs.
  

Desirable Criteria

• Registered Nurse with at least three years post graduate experience.
• Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health
• Hold a current immunisation certificate
• Venepuncture competency and currency of practice

• Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.

For more information on the location and the role

• For queries – please contact Human Resources on (08) 97978***.
  

How to apply

Please provide a covering letter and your curriculum vitae via email to **@swams.com.au

Applications close Thursday, 15th March 2024.

SWAMS reserves the right to withdrawthis advertisement prior to the stated closing date.