Nurse/Sexual Health Practitioner

Location: Kalgoorlie

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager Primary Health , the Sexual Health Practitioner is responsible for increasing the testing of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBCs) to the at-risk group across the Goldfields region.

ESSENTIAL:
•A qualification in Bachelor of Nursing – minimum of two years’ experience in a Primary Health or similar setting;
•Current AHPRA registration;
•Completed the Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse Authorisation Course, or willingness to obtain;
•High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
•Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
•Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
•Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
•Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
•Working with Children’s check or the ability to obtain.

• Current AHPRA registration
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate.

• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

Employee Benefits:

37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;

Above Award remuneration rates;

17.5% Annual Leave Loading;

Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;

Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to attendance KPI.

Long Service Leave after 7 years;

Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;

Leadership Development program;

Flexible work environment;

Extensive Professional Development opportunities;

Internal promotion and career development opportunities;

Regular staff appreciation functions;

Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.