Registered Nurse - Level 1 (KRS)
Job No:
96307
Location:
Derby, WA
- Rewarding full-time role for a Registered Nurse - Level 1
- Opportunity to deliver culturally appropriate health care to the Aboriginal community.
- Attractive salary of $77,359 plus super, $5,000 relocation assistance, annual airfares and subsidised accommodation.
About Kimberley Renal Services
Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).
KRS and the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) have developed a renal strategic plan to help combat this health crisis. This has enabled many patients to return to the Kimberley from Perth, which is 2,500kms away, to receive their treatment.
About the Opportunity
Kimberley Renal Service now has an opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse - Level 1 to join their KRS team in Derby, WA, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will manage a client caseload and deliver culturally safe nursing care in accordance with KRS protocols and best practice guidelines. This role will also require you to supervise new staff, coordinate shifts, and make referrals as required.
Some of your key responsibilities will include;
- Delivering nursing care utilizing a high level of skill in assessment, planning and implementation of dialysis care, prioritising care and initiating emergency procedures as necessary;
- Proactively detecting potential dialysis access-related problems by utilizing assessment tools and equipment available, and makes appropriate referrals;
- Supervising the care given by new staff and acts as a clinical skills resource;
- Coordinating staff and clients as shift coordinator to ensure safe care and manageable workloads; and
- Conducting clinical audits and initiating, plans and implements quality improvement projects.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will need to be eligible for registration as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and have experience in haemodialysis nursing. You will also have demonstrated experience supervising staff at a junior level.
In this fast-paced role, you must have the ability to function effectively in emergency and high-stress situations in a changing work environment, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and work ethic. You will also have well-developed interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
As an effective role model, you must have a dedicated commitment to your own professional development, as well as promoting professional development amongst others, and you must work well as part of a team. You will also be committed to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control, acting in a culturally appropriate manner at all times.
While not essential, candidates with (or working towards) a postgraduate qualification in renal nursing will be held in high regard. As will any experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
Please note: To be eligible for this role, you will be required to hold a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License. Your employment will also be subject to a National Police Clearance.
Living in the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region is one of the oldest settled areas within Australia rich in culture and heritage, with first arrivals landing about 41,000 years ago. With some of the most diverse and breathtaking landscapes in the world, the Kimberley truly is a must-see destination. boasting stunning rivers and incredible national parks - you’ll never run out of places to explore.
Located in the northern part of Western Australia, The Kimberley has three towns - Broome, Derby and Kununurra - with a total population of approximately 37,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.
About the Benefits
KRS is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience, with staff development programs, not only encouraged but often paid for by the organisation. This is a great opportunity to develop your career and help make a change in Aboriginal health practices.
For your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive salary of $77,359 per annum plus super. In addition, you will be given a range of additional benefits to further increase your take-home pay including:
- Relocation assistance of $5,000;
- An accommodation allowance of $13,000
- Annual airfares after 12 months of employment to the value of $1,683; and
- 5 weeks annual leave for every 12 months of services
Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now!