Registered Nurse - Yorga Moorditj Koort (Perth)

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- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience providing culturally safe, holistic care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Experience conducting participant screening plus baseline and follow-up assessments for a clinical trial or structured.. Sign up or log in to analyse my fit Role Type On-site
• Contract
• Part-time
• Associate Pay Rate $88,618 AUD – $102,048 AUD (Annum) Description Registered Nurse – Yorga Moorditj Koort (Women’s Strong Hearts) Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation East Perth, WA Make a lasting impact on Aboriginal women’s heart health Join Derbarl and play a vital role in delivering culturally safe, holistic care to Aboriginal women as part of an innovative cardiovascular prevention program. This is a unique prospect to combine primary healthcare with cutting-edge research to improve health outcomes for community. About the role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality primary health care within Derbarl, while also contributing to the Yorga Moorditj Koort (Women’s Strong Hearts) clinical trial, led in partnership with the University of Melbourne. This role blends clinical excellence with research engagement—supporting Aboriginal women through integrated care including GP management, nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation programs. Key responsibilities Clinical care & nursing practice
- Deliver high-quality, culturally safe primary health care
- Undertake health assessments, chronic disease management, and care coordination
- Triage clients, administer medications, and provide immunisations
- Support infection control, quality improvement, and best practice models
- Collaborate with GPs, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams Yorga Moorditj Koort (YMK) project
- Conduct participant screening, baseline and follow-up assessments
- Provide smoking cessation support and ongoing participant care
- Coordinate regular participant check-ins (in person and by phone)
- Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of participants
- Monitor safety and report adverse events in line with protocols
- Participate in group sessions, including nutrition and physical activity programs Collaboration & research support
- Work closely with the University trial team and Derbarl stakeholders
- Maintain accurate clinical and research data (Communicare & REDCap)
- Ensure compliance with research ethics and governance requirements
- Contribute to coordinated, family-centred and culturally secure care About you You are a dedicated and culturally responsive nurse who is passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal women. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident balancing clinical care with structured program delivery. Pre-employment requirements
- National Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Pre-employment health assessment
- Current C-class driver’s licence Why join Derbarl?
- Be part of a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
- Contribute to a groundbreaking women’s health and prevention program
- Work in a culturally strong, community-led environment
- Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team making real impact How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:
- Current Resume including current contact details; and
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role. Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Institution embracing diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and welcome applications from all backgrounds. DYHS promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Corporation reserves the right to contact current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. DYHS reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applications for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rm7q8