Aboriginal Health Worker (FCRHC)

Job Description

Use your local knowledge and experience to make a real difference in Indigenous health! Fantastic salary circa $105,570 plus super, accommodation allowance, annual airfares and more! Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, which is exempt under Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act. 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 The Kimberley Renal Service now has an opportunity for a Aboriginal Health Worker to join their multidisciplinary team based in Fitzroy Crossing WA . This role will be offered on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Renal Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing a client case load and delivering patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with the Renal Health Centre Dialysis Unit protocols and best practice guidelines. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Manage a client caseload providing haemodialysis in accordance with KRS policies and procedures, and within skill level. Co-ordinate the staff and clients shift with supervision from Level 2 RN to ensure safe care and manageable workloads. Complete a pre-dialysis assessment on clients, documenting observations, fluid assessment, and reporting abnormal variations to level 2 RN. Administer medications to clients on dialysis according to KRS policies and procedures and level of Medication Certification attained. About You To be successful in this role, you will have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice. While not essential, candidates with the following will be highly regarded: Minimum of 2 years post qualification in the clinical environment. Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Experience in working in Renal health and/or completion of the renal care skill set. Eligible for national registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Successful candidates must have a current “C #J-18808-Ljbffr