Remote Dialysis Nurse

About the Role 

We’re looking for passionate, caring people to join our team. You will have a unique opportunity to work as a dialysis nurse in one of our remote locations in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.

We have casual and full time roles available and will consider sponsorship for an international candidate.

The role involves:

• Delivering  high standard dialysis clinical care in our facilities

• Coordinating the care of patients with complex health needs

• Providing training/education to dialysis patients and their families to encourage well-being and self-care

Your Benefits

• The chance to work “outside of the hospital environment” where you can work independently for a community-run healthcare provider

• Support (leave and financial assistance) for further relevant study

• A competitive remuneration package of $120K-$140K pa including PBI salary packaging

• Flights and transportation to and from your remote location

• Free accommodation, utilities and internet

• 35 days annual leave

• Variety to work in a unit on your own or as part of a team

• An approachable and communicative management team

• An appreciation for who you are and what you bring to the Purple House

About you

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.

• You are known for your compassion and empathy.

• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously.

• You can communicate with all sorts of people.

• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.

• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and country.

• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)

• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.

• You have a minimum two years recent haemodialysis experience.

• You are currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).

If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Aboriginal Health Practitioner

About the role

We’re after a self-motivated and hardworking Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join our Primary Health Care team in Alice Springs.

As an AHP, you are a key member of our Primary Health Care service, which is a small multi-disciplinary team providing culturally appropriate clinical care specifically for dialysis patients and their families.

You will be central to maintaining cultural integrity and advocate strongly for our patients. You will maintain strong connections with external health services that recognise and respond to the social and cultural impacts on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Some of your day to day responsibilities include:

• Conducting patient assessments, treatment and referrals within scope of practice and in accordance with Primary Health Care Guidelines (CARPA manual)

• Assist in completing annual holistic health screening and chronic disease management plans in collaboration with patient and the GP

• Assist in coordinating internal GP, Allied health and specialist clinics and services for Purple House serviced patients

• Schedule and support patients to attend health care appointments as required.

• Advocate for patients and protect the rights of the individual

• Provide Health promotion and preventative health care advice to all patients

• Collaborate as needed with internal social support, nutrition, aged care/NDIS, care coordination teams.

• Maintain patient records to a high standard, including progress notes, records of communication with or regarding patients, updating medical history and demographic information.

• Plus…lots, lots more!!!

About you

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.

• You are known for your compassion and empathy.

• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.

• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.

• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.

• You’re eager to learn and collaborate with your team.

• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)

• You can communicate with all sorts of people.

• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.

• You have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Indigenous chronic disease health care, bringing new ideas to the team.

• You have a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

• You are currently registered with AHPRA as an ATSI Primary Health Practitioner.

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).

If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Community Medical Practitioner (Casual)

Wonderful opportunity to provide holistic health care, helping achieve outstanding outcomes for dialysis patients from Central Australian communities.

About the Role 

We’re looking for passionate female and male GP’s to join our team to provide holistic and culturally safe health care. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team caring for the health and wellbeing of our dialysis patients and families. You will have an opportunity to build strong relationship, spending quality time with patients.

Some of your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide high quality Primary Health Care Services to patients of all age ranges and health care needs, in keeping with best practice standards

• Respond to acute medical/health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate

• Develop chronic disease management plans with the patients input, in line with national guidelines and pathways

• Provide appropriate health education and promotion to all patients as part of a preventative health care approach.

• Conduct annual holistic health care screening of regular patients to improve health outcomes, enhance care coordination of, and prevent ill health.

• Liaise closely with other members of Primary Health Care team for a collaborative approach in patient care.

• Collaborate closely with specialists and other external stakeholders to provide multidisciplinary approach to health care.

About you

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.

• You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.

• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.

• You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.

• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.

• You are considerate and thoughtful in conflict management.

• You’re eager to learn and collaborate with your team.

• You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)

• You can communicate with all sorts of people.

• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.

• You have experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and awareness of the issues pertaining to this region.

Essential

• Medical Practitioner’s Generalist registration with AHPRA

• Fellow of RACG or ACCRM

• Hold Practitioner Indemnity

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).

If you think you have what we’re looking for Apply Now

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Assets Coordinator

Full Time, min $75000+super+salary packaging

About the Role:

The Assets Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the operations and maintenance of Purple House’s buildings and assets.

Buildings are primarily renal clinics, aged care facilities and staff housing. The role does not manage day-to-day operations of biomedical equipment in renal clinics.

The organisation manages 55 buildings in Alice Springs, Darwin and 15 remote locations in NT, SA and WA.

With a focus on property maintenance and support, a background in property management and/or trades will be highly regarded. Much of the role is coordinating trade contractors to undertake works.

The role is based in Alice Springs, with travel to remote communities as needed.

A vehicle, tools, accommodation, and travel allowance are provided for remote travel.

The Asset Coordinator is expected to provide backup to the Fleet Coordinator and vice versa.

What you will be doing:

• Coordination of Purple House’s urban and remote buildings and assets, ensuring all are fit for purpose, maintained, and repaired appropriately.
• Coordinate contractors’ work in urban and remote areas as required.
• Coordinate asset repairs through the Kutju Ninti (Zendesk) asset ticketing system.
• Scope and project/manage minor building upgrades by contractors.
• Facilitate asset inspections and manage routine maintenance programs.
• Complete general maintenance tasks as required.
• Provide assistance to the Biomedical Engineering Team as required. The Biomedical Engineering Team maintains renal dialysis equipment at clinics.
• Provide assistance to Fleet Coordinator as required.
• Support the Operations Team with various new projects as required.
• Promote a safe work environment in accordance with legislative requirements and adhere to Work Health Safety guidelines, reports all incidents and near misses.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to manage emergencies. Applicable allowances and/or penalties will apply.
• Other duties as required.

About You:

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion, empathy, and ability to listen.
• Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.
• You have experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and awareness of the issues pertaining to this region.
• You have maintenance experience primarily in property and facilities maintenance, scheduling, and asset management.
• You have a C-class drivers licence (minimum).
• Bush driving and 4WD experience.

How to apply:

If you think you have what we’re looking for, apply here and upload a cover letter and CV.

We’d suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.

Applicants must have unrestricted legal rights to work in Australia.

For general enquiries regarding the position contact people@purplehouse.org.au

Successful candidates must provide a recent National Police Check and be able to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.