Josephine Appoo
Darwin City,NT
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 23 years of hands-on experience in aged nursing and remote primary health care environments. Demonstrates accountability and a strong focus on patient wellness, complemented by a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies. Key achievements include five years as Director of the CRANA-plus Board, effective management of remote primary health centers, and contributions to the Remote Nurses booklets through published stories. Currently registered as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner (ATS00017422321) with AHPRA, bringing valuable expertise to remote emergency settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Educator
Central Australian Remote Health Development Services
01.2007
- Training and Mentoring of AHWs enrolled in Certificate III ASTI
- PHC
- Remote and regional trips to health centres
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Central Australian Remote Health – NT Department of Health
05.2008 - Current
- Clinical practice aspects of PHC
- On – call roster
- Emergency call outs
- Mentoring and coaching trainee AHWs
- Higher duties for Clinic Manager
- Worked at: Mt Allen, Yuendumu, Finke, Harts Range, Ali Curung, Bonya, Nyirripi, Lake Nash, Docker River, Elliott, Epenarra, Canteen Creek and Titjikala
- Also worked in the Top End Health Tiwi Islands, Gunbalanya, Elcho Island, Maningrida.
TEW COORINDATOR ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Northern Territory Government
01.2006 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure efficient workflow across multiple departments.
- Assisted in developing and implementing community engagement strategies to enhance public services.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to gather insights and drive collaborative decision-making processes.
- Managed documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
Clinic Manager Gap Road, Frail Aged and Disability Coordinator
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC)
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Day to day operations of clinic
- Staffing and rosters
- Coordination of all other clinic employees
- Coaching, managing and mentoring of trainee employees
- Provided outreach services to elderly and frail town campers, liaison and advocacy for clients
Aged Care Manager
Tiwi Health Board
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Established 3 Aged Care centres
- Projected managed building of Bathurst Island Aged Care
- Delivery of training to employees, HR and recruitment
- Management Reports to Tiwi Board
Education
Diploma - Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE)
01.2018
Certificate IV - Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
Central Australian Remote Health Development Services (CARHDS)
01.2014
Diploma - Practice Management
ESSET Australia
01.2011
Certificate IV - Aboriginal Health Work (Clinical) NT
Central Australian Remote Health Development Services (CARHDS)
01.2005
Certificate III - aged Care Work
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE)
01.2004
Certificate III - Health Studies (Aboriginal Community Health)
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE)
01.1999
Course - Workplace Training – Category 1
Institute for Aboriginal Development
01.1998
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Performance improvement
- Clinical supervision
- Healthcare policy
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient care
- Assessment skills
- Student support
2005 2010 was on the board for Crana-plus.
AHPRA registered
• NATSIHWA Membership
• DASA Board member
• Miscellaneous Workers Union
- 2005 2010 was on the board for Crana-plus.
Timeline
Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Central Australian Remote Health – NT Department of Health
05.2008 - Current
Clinical Educator
Central Australian Remote Health Development Services
01.2007
TEW COORINDATOR ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Northern Territory Government
01.2006 - Current
Clinic Manager Gap Road, Frail Aged and Disability Coordinator
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC)
01.2006 - 04.2008
Aged Care Manager
Tiwi Health Board
01.1999 - 01.2005
Certificate IV - Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
Central Australian Remote Health Development Services (CARHDS)
Diploma - Practice Management
ESSET Australia
Certificate IV - Aboriginal Health Work (Clinical) NT
Central Australian Remote Health Development Services (CARHDS)
Certificate III - aged Care Work
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE)
Certificate III - Health Studies (Aboriginal Community Health)
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE)
Course - Workplace Training – Category 1
Institute for Aboriginal Development
Diploma - Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE)