Prevention and Population Health Nurse – Katherine West Health Board – Big Rivers
4 weeks ago
About the Opportunity
Katherine West Health Board is seeking a skilled Prevention and Population Health Nurse to join their team in the Katherine West region of the Northern Territory. This role is ideal for a nurse with substantial clinical experience who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of remote communities.
The successful candidate will work closely with community-based Primary Health Care Teams to provide, plan, and manage care for clients with rheumatic heart disease. They will also be involved in health promotion and community education, data collection and monitoring, health hardware, clinical services, training, and research in the area of treatment and prevention of RHD.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Prevention and Population Health Coordinator with the maintenance and review of the RHD program across the Katherine West region.
- Support clients and their families with self-management of RHD.
- Assist with the development and implementation of resources and strategies that aim to increase adherence to secondary prophylactic treatment.
- Provide clinical leadership to health centre staff in relation to identification and treatment of rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease, post strep glomerulonephritis, and throat and skin infections identified in the population within the Katherine West region.
- Assist with other preventative and population health activities such as immunisations, trachoma, and anaemia treatment.
About You
- You have a strong understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, principles of primary health care, and relevant legislation governing work practice.
- You are able to communicate and work effectively with Aboriginal people and/or in a cross-cultural setting.
- You have the ability to show leadership in the area of rheumatic heart disease to the multidisciplinary team through guidance, education, training, and support.
- You are committed to your professional development and sharing knowledge and skills.
- You have a strong understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement processes and their application in the health care setting.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, complete vaccination against COVID-19 is essential.
Katherine West Health Board is a child-safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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