• Earn a competitive salary of circa $112,118 - $120,000 per annum (commensurate with qualifications and experience) + superannuation
• Maximise your earning potential with generous salary packaging options
• Relocation assistance available to help you make this vibrant regional community your new home
• Enjoy a varied role where your expertise will directly impact the well-being of remote Aboriginal communities

Who We Are:

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an industry-renowned provider of preventative, clinical, and emergency primary healthcare in the Northern Territory. We deliver a range of health services across the Katherine West region, covering primary healthcare and health education. To learn more about our services, click here.

We now have a rewarding opportunity available for a dedicated Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs Registered Nurse to join our team and make a difference in our community.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

As our next Mental Health/AOD Registered Nurse, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide critical support and care services to members of our community.

You’ll actively engage with patients, providing comprehensive assessments, therapeutic interventions, and tailored treatment plans as needed. Your dedication to delivering evidence-based care and support will empower individuals on their journey to recovery, fostering healthier ways of living throughout Katherine West.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing culturally safe Mental Health and AOD care for people of all ages in the Katherine West region through direct contact with clients and families, and by providing guidance and advice to other members of the Primary Health Care team
• Demonstrating a high standard of professional practice and clinical knowledge that incorporates current best practice, education, and research
• Collaborating with clients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary Primary Health Care team to provide an integrated approach to care management, coordination, and decision-making for clients requiring Mental Health/AOD support

For a more detailed overview of the key responsibilities for this role, click Apply Now.

Be Rewarded:

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $112,118 - $120,000 p.a. (commensurate with qualifications and experience), you will receive a range of generous benefits as part of the KWHB team, including: 

• Salary sacrificing opportunities up to $16,000 to maximise your earning potential
• Relocation assistance available to help you make the NT your new home
• Access to a company vehicle and travel allowance provided
• Expand your horizons and progress your career with a dedicated study allowance + up to 10 days of additional study leave!
• Ongoing professional development opportunities available

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making a difference in remote Aboriginal communities, we want to hear from you - apply now!

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this position, you’ll need to be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a general Registered Nurse, with no restrictions. You should also have prior demonstrated experience in the Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs space, where you provided care and support to patients with complex needs.

Additionally, your ability to provide non-judgemental care in a culturally appropriate manner will be critical to your continued success within our organisation. You should also have a genuine commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.

Additional requirements include:

• Current driver’s licence
• Full COVID-19 vaccination status
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote Aboriginal communities
• Satisfactory NT Working With Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of role