• Katherine, NT
• Full-time
  

About Us

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Services include acute and general care, chronic disease, Women’s & Children health, men’s health, alcohol and other drugs, social and emotional wellbeing and client support services.

The Clinic Coordinator position is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality primary/acute care clinical program to the clients of Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (Wurli) whilst meeting and improving clinical key performance indicators. The role is responsible for coordinating delivery of client services in accordance with Wurli policies and procedures, guided by CARPA standard treatment manual and applicable legislation and regulations.

In addition to this, the clinic coordinator is required to supervise other RAHP’s / RN in the program area, ensuring planning and supervision of their daily duties, is responsible for quality and assurance checks and audits to ensure standards are met in accordance with the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) and assist with the preparation of reports and allocating resources within budget guidelines.

We are looking for a Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse who has a minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience and preferably previous experience with supervising/leading a small team.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care / Bachelor of Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years broad clinical experience / Previous experience in a clinical leadership or supervisory role
• Fully Registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner or Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Please ensure your application includes:

• Current resume of curriculum vitae (cv)
• A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience and competencies)
• Current National Police Certificate (not less than 3 months old from date of issue)

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact a member of our Human Resources Team on (08) 8985 0000.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.