About Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd (KAMS) is the peak regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Established in 1986, KAMS was formed to provide a unified voice for Aboriginal health and wellbeing, and to deliver centralised resources and collective advocacy in partnership with its Member Services. KAMS is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Aboriginal health leaders from across its Member Services.

KAMS is a member-based organisation representing eight independent Aboriginal organisations:

• Beagle Bay Futures Indigenous Corporation

• Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange

• Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service

• Derby Aboriginal Health Service

• Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation

• Nirrumbuk Environmental Health and Services

• Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service

• Yura Yungi Medical Service

Our vision is that all Kimberley Aboriginal people are empowered to be strong, healthy, and connected through Aboriginal community-controlled services. 

Our purpose is to deliver holistic health and wellbeing outcomes in partnership with Aboriginal-led organisations, centred around Aboriginal culture and knowledge.

KAMS provides a wide range of services and programs to support our Member Services and improve the health and wellbeing of Kimberley Aboriginal people, in line with the ACCHS Model of Care. Our services and programs include:

• Kimberley Renal Services – renal health centres in Broome, Derby, Kununurra, and Fitzroy Crossing, a Mobile Dialysis Unit, and chronic kidney disease prevention  

• Remote Services - comprehensive primary health care delivered through remote health centres in Balgo, Beagle Bay, Bidyadanga, Billiluna, and Mulan  

• Mental Health – mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and headspace Broome

• Integrated Support Services – disability, aged care, and population health

• Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance – research and research partnerships

• Workforce – HR, WHS, training, workforce development, and Registered Training Organisation

• Corporate and Clinical Support – business services, communications, policy, finance, ICT, sector strengthening, and medical services including clinical governance and public health

KAMS is a proud member of the Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA), the Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia (CASWA), and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

Position Summary

The Remote Area Nurse will be required to work as part of a team delivering coordinated and comprehensive Primary Health and emergency care to clients and their community.

Relationships

Internal

• All other KAMS departments

External

• Liaises with a variety of health services and specialists, member services, health related government agencies, patients and community members

Duty Statement and Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 

1. Clinical Practice

• Provide professional, evidence based primary health care to individuals, families and the community utilising a holistic and culturally acceptable approach.
• Practice according to KAMS endorsed guidelines (Kimberley Protocols, CARPA Standard Treatment Manual etc…), KAMS policies and procedures, and relevant legislation in order to meet health care outcomes..
• Provide preventive focused health care, deliver health education and promote health awareness, including coordinate the activities within assigned Health Programs / Portfolio’s (e.g. Chronic Condition Program, Maternal and Child Health Program, Immunisation Program, School Health Program, Mens Health Program, Women’s Health Program).     
• Provide a 24/7 emergency care service, and contribute to the on-call roster.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation by utilising the MMEx Clinical Information System to actively manage individual clients care according to Recalls, Tasks and Care Plans, and including documentation of emergency care.
• Plan and evaluate patient care in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team and patients/families/community using effective interpersonal communication to streamline an integrated patient journey across all providers.

2. Quality Improvement Activity

• Provide professional, evidence based primary health care to individuals, families and the community utilising a holistic and culturally acceptable approach.
• Practice according to KAMS endorsed guidelines (Kimberley Protocols, CARPA Standard Treatment Manual etc…), KAMS policies and procedures, and relevant legislation in order to meet health care outcomes.
• Provide preventive focused health care, deliver health education and promote health awareness, including coordinate the activities within assigned Health Programs / Portfolio’s (e.g. Chronic Condition Program, Maternal and Child Health Program, Immunisation Program, School Health Program, Mens Health Program, Women’s Health Program).
• Provide a 24/7 emergency care service, and contribute to the on-call roster.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation by utilising the MMEx Clinical Information System to actively manage individual clients care according to Recalls, Tasks and Care Plans, and including documentation of emergency care.
• Plan and evaluate patient care in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team and patients/families/community using effective interpersonal communication to streamline an integrated patient journey across all providers.

3.  Workforce Development

• Participate in the performance review and development process.
• Monitor self-progress against workforce development plan.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development requirements.
• Attend clinical supervision according to KAMS supervision policy.
• Act as a clinical resource to orientate, support, mentor and develop new staff, students and other members of the health team.
• Participates in professional nursing and multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Maintain the competency requirements of the Remote Area Nurse position. Some professional development requirements must be undertaken prior to the commencement of employment or as soon as possible after commencing employment, and maintained as scheduled:

- Remote Emergency Care Course or equivalent – every 2 years

- Maternity Emergency Care Course or equivalent – every 2 years

- Triage Emergency Care - once

- Advanced Life Support (ALS) – every year

- Pharmicotherapuetics Course– every 5 years

- Immunisation Provider WA – once plus yearly update

- 4WD Course – every 5 years

- Ambulance Stretcher Training – every 2 years

4.      Service Promotion, Planning and Reporting

•       Identify gaps and work collaboratively with service providers, local community councils and organisations to deliver relevant, appropriate and effective primary health care programs.
•       Maintain networks and contribute to planning forums, steering groups and consultancies in order to assist with local health program development and priority setting.
•       Provide appropriate and relevant feedback to the Health Centre Manager, Senior Remote Services Manager, KAMS member services, and the local community.
•       Contribute to the completion of all funding and operational reports required by management.
•       Participate in the development, implementation and review of operational plans in line with the strategic planning for the KAMS remote health centres.

Selection Criteria

Essential

•    Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum 5 years post graduate experience.

•    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of comprehensive primary health care, including emergency care.

•    Demonstrated good understanding of cultural safety and a commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community controlled health services.

•    Demonstrated ability to work independently and work as an effective member of a team.

•    Highly developed interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with aboriginal people.

•    Evidence of professional development to meet the competency requirement of a Remote Area Nurse.

•    Knowledge of quality improvement process, and legislation that governs nursing practice.

•    Current National Police Clearance, WA Working With Children check

•    Current C class WA manual driver’s license and able to travel by 4WD and light aircraft when required.

Selection Criteria

Desirable

•    Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

•    Experience with clinical database systems