Job Description

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a non-Government Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

A Registered Nurse at SWAMS is responsible for implementing best practice care and coordinating multidisciplinary care planning, internal and external referral, including referral for specialist care and allied health. This is done through coordination of the patient journey both in the clinic and the community. Our employees are provided with ongoing support and a continuous learning approach to further development. This position will be located at our Bunbury clinic.

About you:

You will be a passionate Registered Nurse who is looking to work within a NFP that directly supports the local Aboriginal families and community. You will also have the following:

• Registered Nurse, with at least 3 years post-graduation experience in nursing.
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care programs in a primary health setting
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
• A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs

It would also be beneficial but not essential to have the following experience:

• Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health

• Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.

Why work at SWAMS?

In addition to above award wages & ongoing training/learning opportunities SWAMS offers:

• NFP Salary packaging of up to $18,550 - salary package options including rent, mortgage, meals & entertainment.
• 17.5% leave loading on all annual leave - have more money for your holidays
• 5 weeks annual leave and extra paid leave over the Xmas shut down period
• Benefit - AHPRA registration is funded by SWAMs
• Discounted gym memberships
• Paid uniforms

Not only that, but you will also leave your day with a sense of pride and know that what you are doing is directly impacting the lives in our community.

For Information

For further information about this position, please telephone the Human Resources Officer on (08) 9797 8111 during normal business hours.

To Apply

At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: HR@SWAMS.com.au . We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.