Child Health Nurse

Katherine West Health Board; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Six weeks annual leave

Leave loading 18%

Professional development

Job summary

Katherine West Health Board is seeking a health professional to drive primary health care for children aged 5 to 17 across remote Katherine communities. The role is based in Katherine with regular travel to remote areas, delivering immunisations, developmental checks and early intervention as part of a population health approach in partnership with primary care teams.

You will work with Aboriginal Health Practitioners and family support staff to empower children and families, provide clinical

Qualifications

• Needs postgraduate in child health or equivalent.
• Experience in remote Aboriginal communities.
• AHPRA registration eligibility where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary health care, routine health checks, developmental assessments, and early intervention.
• Ensure timely delivery of immunisations in line with the NT Childhood Vaccination Schedule.
• Identify and respond to emerging health issues, including mental health and substance use.
• Work with Aboriginal Health Practitioners and community staff to empower children and families.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Primary Health Care staff on child health conditions.

Education

Post graduate qualifications in child health

Experience in remote Aboriginal communities

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

Shaping Healthy Futures for Children

Drive strong health outcomes for children and young people aged 5 to 17 across remote Katherine communities. Based in Katherine with regular remote travel, you will deliver a population health approach to child health alongside primary health care teams and family support services.

Duties

• Deliver high-quality primary health care, routine health checks, developmental assessments, and early intervention
• Ensure timely delivery of immunisations in line with the NT Childhood Vaccination Schedule
• Identify and respond to emerging health issues, including mental health, substance use, and sexual health
• Work alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners and community staff to empower children and families
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Primary Health Care staff on child health conditions

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary up to $128,000 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
• Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading
• Relocation assistance to support your move
• Ongoing professional development, training, and capacity-building opportunities
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration and growth

Is This You?

• AHPRA registration eligibility as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with a practising certificate
• Current NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), Criminal History Check, and NT Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote communities for up to a week at a time by road and light aircraft
• Post graduate qualifications in child health or experience working in remote Aboriginal communities
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and commitment to the self-determination of Aboriginal communities

About Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering primary health care across 162,000 km² of remote Katherine West, NT. We take a whole-of-person approach to wellbeing and are committed to evidence-based, culturally appropriate care.