Clinical & Community Coordinator
Job No:
88661
Location:
Wadeye, NT
- Wadeye based role giving you the opportunity to get to know spectacular parts of outback Australia!
- Highly attractive remuneration (as per Nurses Award 2010) + 9.5% super!
- Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks personal leave & subsidised accommodation!
About the Organisation
The West Daly Regional Council commenced operation on July 1st, 2014, in response to an identified need to present a stronger voice and greater control over the delivery of services in the West Daly area. The new council entity covers the Wadeye-Peppimenarti-Palumpa areas and exists to serve and strengthen the community through the laws, policies and programs of Councils and the Northern Territory Government.
To help establish and grow West Daly Regional Council, the organisation is currently recruiting people who share their vision to deliver services and prosperity that represent the people it services.
About the Opportunity
West Daly Regional Council now has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time Clinical & Community Coordinator to join their Thamarrurr Aged Care Team in Wadeye, NT.
Reporting to the Aged Care Manager, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the delivery of culturally appropriate services to residents and community clients, as well as assist and support family and other community members to care for residents. You will also have a particular responsibility for the hands-on delivery of the range of aged care programs and services, and for training, supervising, empowering and acting as a role model for Aboriginal staff members.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Allocating work to and supervise Aged Care staff on a daily basis being mindful to match skills and interests with work allocated;
- Assisting with the recruitment & training of staff;
- Providing clinical care to residents and developing individual client care plans;
- Coordinating, monitoring & reviewing the provision of services to individual clients;
- Assessing and providing for the individual, personal and social needs of residents on a daily basis, either personally or by allocating duties to and supervising staff members;
- Distributing medication to community clients and if required residents, either personally or by supervising staff members and transfer knowledge of medications to residents/clients families;
- Coordinating the provision of transport for community clients’ to the aged care centre and/or to their required destinations; and
- Encouraging the involvement by family and community members in the care and support of the aged.
To be considered for this role you will be a qualified Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse, and will possess a current first aid certificate.
As an effective leader, you will have the ability to train, motivate, supervise and empower staff to deliver the best outcomes for the clients under their care. Strong administrative, financial and budgetary skills will be required.
You will have a solid understanding of Aboriginal tradition and culture particularly as it relates to relationships, protocol and appropriate behaviour, coupled with an understanding of and commitment to Indigenous specific service delivery.
A current national police clearance and a valid Northern Territory driver's licence are required for this position.
Although not essential, previous experience in a similar role and/or aged care qualifications will be highly regarded.
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About the Benefits
You will work in a welcoming, supportive and close-knit environment within an organisation that truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a remuneration as per Nurses Award 2010, plus 9.5% super.
West Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits! In addition to your attractive remuneration, you will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks personal leave and subsidised accommodation!
This pivotal community position is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role giving you the chance to finish each working day knowing you have truly made a difference within the community!
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