Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Burringurrah Nursing Post – Midwest, WA
Key Responsibilities:
* Provision and coordination of primary health care to the Burringurrah community.
* Nursing Services encompassing emergency care, chronic disease management, child health, immunisation, health promotion, and education.
Requirements:
* Extensive clinical experience including assessment skills, emergency management skills, and clinical problem solving.
* Knowledge and application of primary health care principles and programs.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including problem solving and negotiation skills.
* Understanding and commitment to cultural safety and Indigenous health issues.
* Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, and Occupational Safety & Health.
About the Region:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region covers over 470,000 square kilometres, with its population concentrated along the coast. It is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.