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REGISTERED NURSE
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Full job description
- Do you want to really make a difference in your career? This is a unique opportunity to work with Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region!
- Highly attractive salary package PLUS an outstanding range of benefits!
- Generous 5 weeks of leave per year, giving you time to explore the magnificent sights of the Kimberley region
About the Organisation
The Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Commencing in 1978, BRAMS was the first remote Aboriginal Medical Service in Western Australia. BRAMS is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members.
BRAMS provides comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care services to Aboriginal people living in Broome.
Our Vision
Healthy People – Strong Communities – Bright Futures
Our Values
Respect: Treat one another and others with respect.
Integrity: Be truthful, honest and ethical in our dealing with one another and others.
Accountability: Take responsibility for what we do and the decisions we make.
About the Opportunity
Are you seeking a new and varied challenge, working as part of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated health professionals? We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team!
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service is always seeking Expressions of Interest from dedicated and caring healthcare professionals looking to join the organisation in the magnificent Kimberley region of Western Australia!
As Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing best practice, discipline-specific healthcare services to BRAMS' clients in a culturally sensitive manner.
Reporting to the Practice Manager, you'll collaborate with other members of our multidisciplinary team to ensure the medical and health needs of patients are identified, appropriate care is delivered, and support is maintained in cohesion with relevant support services in order to optimise outcomes.
Candidates for the position of Registered Nurse – Aged Care must address the following selection criteria.
Essential Criteria
- Must hold and maintain a current Australian issued Driver’s License.
- Tertiary qualification in Nursing and current registration with the Australian Heath Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of primary health care, as applied to clinical service provision.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills and effective computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and manage own work/caseload and work with consumers across a range of settings including hospital, home and community.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
About the Benefits
If you are looking for a change of routine, a change of lifestyle, or a new adventure, this is the role for you. You will see and experience more of Australia's real outback than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!
BRAMS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged, but are often paid for by BRAMS. These are highly attractive opportunities for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!
While you will face diverse new challenges in these roles, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package including a host of benefits such as:
- Generous Salary packaging
- 5 weeks leave per year, giving you time to explore the magnificent sights of the Kimberley region!
- Employer superannuation contribution
- Professional development opportunities!
If this sounds intriguing to you, apply today!
Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.