Clinical Coordinator or Practice Nurse (RN) or Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Clinical Coordinator/Practice Nurse (RN)/ Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Want to work in the amazing, picturesque East Kimberley?

Are you looking for somewhere to utilise your skill set in a supportive best practice environment?

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to spend time enjoying the region, with your family and friends, while still rewarding you well for your time and effort?

ABOUT WUNAN HEALTH

Wunan Health & Well-Being Centre is a multi-disciplinary and accredited private medical practice that serves the East Kimberley region. Our team of dedicated and experienced medical practitioners provide high-quality medical care to the local community and to the many visitors to our magnificent region. Conveniently located in the town centre of Kununurra in a brand new purpose-built facility, Wunan Health & Well-Being Centre is proudly owned and operated by Wunan Foundation, an East Kimberley Aboriginal development organisation.

Wunan Health is a social enterprise with 100% of our profits used to support programs that improve primary health care and aim to unlock the potential of Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley.

The team are looking for someone who wants to make a real difference in the health of the community.

Our attractive remuneration package, features;

• Competitive salary
• Access to competitive salary packaging incl meal & entertainment card
• Work life balance with working hours on Monday – Friday (daytime work only, flexible hours may be considered)
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right applicant
• Rental assistance/subsidy may be available for the right applicant

The Practice provides a broad scope of medical and nursing services such as skin checks and procedures, chronic disease management, pre-employment medicals, shared antenatal care, women’s health, men’s health, Aboriginal health checks and palliative care support. The GP clinic also works alongside their other Wunan Health services being headspace Kununurra and KWIC – Kununurra Withdrawal Intervention Centre.

THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Clinical Coordinator or Practice Nurse (RN) or Aboriginal Health Practitioner, ensuring the ongoing provision of the highest standards of care to our patients through the provision of clinical services and health education.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Successful applicant must have a current unconditional registration with AHPRA and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, with General Practice or AMS experience being highly desired.

If you meet the below criteria, we welcome your application:

• Motivation to provide service excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a collaborative manner with staff
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve issues on a day-to-day basis
• Completion of Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program (mandatory)
• Can supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; incl Aboriginal Health Workers (AHW) and students to deliver patient care
• Chronic Disease management experience and understanding of GPCCMPs
• Wound management
• Venepuncture, Cannulation and Iron infusions
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures e.g. dressing, excisions
• Diagnostic procedures e.g. Blood pressure monitoring, ECG, Spirometry 
• Stock management and cold chain management
• Collecting specimens for drugs of abuse
• Understanding of Indigenous Health
• Provide evidenced based nursing care
• Commitment to ongoing participation in education and professional development

SELECTION CRITERIA

Your application must include answers to the following questions:

* Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

* Have you completed an approved immunisation training program?

* Have you had Practice nursing/AHP experience in the past?

* Explain how you think your previous nursing/AHP experience will assist you in a practice nurse position.

* How would you rate your understanding of indigenous health issues?

Please apply via email to PracticeManager@wunanhealth.org.au including your CV and a cover letter, plus 2 current references.

For more information about this role, please contact Suzette Chemello, on 08 9168 1001.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 29 August 2025 (Wunan reserves the right to commence recruitment process and/or close recruitment early if an applicable candidate is sourced).

Pre-employment requirements:

☐ Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 6 months)

☐ Current Australian unrestricted ‘C’ class Driver’s licence

NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.