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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 Chronic Disease Nurse role is a part of the Clinic Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service.

The role of the Chronic Disease Nurse is to ensure the ongoing provision of the highest standards of care to client of the service through the provision of clinical services and health education and promotion enhance the clinical services provided to clients of Mawarnkarra with the aim of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people of the area.

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

The Requirements

• Work collaboratively with members of the clinicalteam to ensure the effective delivery of chronic disease services to clients.
• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team conduct health checks on adult clients.
• Oversee the management of recalls and reminders for the clinic.
• Participate in case conferencing and coordinate and collaborate with other service providers including the Programs Services Team and external service providers.
• Identify and provide advice to the Senior Medical Officer and the Practice Manager on areas for quality improvement in program areas such that client outcomes are consistently improved.
• Identify service providers within the area that can assist the organization to achieve its outcomes, particularly in the area of referrals to and from the service and access to the service.
• Perform routine pathology tests, screening and other technical tasks such as ECGs, wound management and administration of medication.
• Work in collaboration with other staff at Mawarnkarra and take a leadership role in implementing education and health promotion for clients and the community.
• In collaboration with other staff provide education to clients and families on care, chronic disease management and health prevention.
• Provide education and training to other staff on issues related to chronic disease.
• Assist with other clinical duties such as immunizations.
• Promote Medicare billing in the service consistent with laws governing Medicare and in a manner that optimizes Medicare billing arrangements.

Other Requirements

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Minimum of 5+ years post grad experience
• Chronic Disease management and care 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 $110,916 - $148,875 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).