AddressAbout the Organisation
The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland.
Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.
About the Role
A new opportunity has become available for a fixed term Registered Nurse - Sexual Health to join the DYHS Team. This role is responsible for screening, prevention, treatment and monitoring of sexually transmissible infections (STI’s), HIV and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) with a particular focus on assisting with addressing the syphilis outbreak.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Provide culturally appropriate sexual health care for Aboriginal clients;
- Provide screening and assessments, intervention and case management to reduce the spread of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI’s) HIV and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV);
- Educate the clients and other health service professionals / stakeholders regarding STI’s;
- Conduct health promotion activities to increase the awareness within the community and to reduce the spread of STI’s, HIV and BBV;
- Deliver best practice sexual health and blood borne virus (BBV) prevention and management services and educate clients regarding sexual health protection options;
- Provide opportunistic syphilis testing across all clinics;
- Follow up, monitor and manage clients with STI’s;
- Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate sexual health strategies and programs.
We’re seeking candidates, with the following:
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse;
- Minimum of three years post clinical experience as a registered nurse and post graduate qualifications in Sexual Health and Vaccination or willingness to obtain within agreed timeframe;
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for own actions and to practice in accordance with the Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia);
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communicable disease control, harm reduction, and issues related to transmission and prevention of HIV, STIs and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV's);
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means with sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people;
- Demonstrate organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team;
- A commitment to quality improvement, practice development, evidence-based practice and research;
- Demonstrated ability to provide the provision of culturally safe and appropriate services to Aboriginal clients;
- Current Full WA Drivers Licence;
- A National Police Clearance that is not older than two (2) years and maintained every three (3) years from date of issue;
- COVID 19 Vaccination (Fully Vaccinated).
Desirable
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
The Benefits:
A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate.
As a public benevolent institution, DYHS offers salary packaging up to $15,900. Other entitlements include study leave, long service leave after 7 years, 12 days of personal leave per year, NAIDOC Day holiday and professional development opportunities.
A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting the People Services Team on 1300 420 272 or ****@dyhs.org.au.
How to Apply:
Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:
- Current Resume including current contact details; and
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.
Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately.
Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Institution embracing diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and welcome applications from all backgrounds. DYHS promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Corporation reserves the right to contact current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. DYHS reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applications for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
