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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position

The role of the Child Health Nurse is to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people through the effective planning and delivery of culturally sensitive care to women and their children; 0-5 years of age. Mawarnkarra has built strong partnerships with other service providers and part of the role of the Child Health Nurse will be to progress and document these partnerships.

The Child Health Nurse works in partnership with our midwife, to promote children progressing, postnatal + 6 weeks into the care and support of the child development program.

The service specific outcome of the Child Development and Maternal Health programs is for Aboriginal children to have increased access to timely and relevant health services that support their growth and development. Both programs share a common resource in the Community Support Worker.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a program
• Ability to follow and meet program performance objectives in line with funding agreements
• Motivation to provide service excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a collaborative manner with staff
• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve on a daily basis
• Demonstrated high level of clinical skills relevant to the position
• A demonstrated understanding of the issues and barriers that impact upon the health outcomes of Aboriginal women and children
• Commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, evidence based research and quality assurance

Other Requirements

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Post graduate qualification in child health OR relevant experience
• Current Western Australian drivers license
• COVID-19 vaccinated
• Consent to undergo a WA Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance
• Current CPR certificate
• Able to pass regular and random drug and alcohol testing

Remuneration Benefits include:

• Salary of $100,620 - $123,085 p/a pro rata
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)
• Full-Time hours available
• Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Please address the Skills and Experience mentioned above, in your Resume/Cover Letter.

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).