[Hiring] Remote Area Nurse @Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

Role Description

Deliver meaningful care where your skills make a difference. Permanent full-time role with relocation and housing support. Work alongside passionate teams in a unique remote setting.

As a Remote Area Nurse (Acute Care), you will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based primary health care services.

• Assessing, triaging and managing clinical presentations
• Providing care in accordance with CARPA Standard Treatment and Clinical Procedures guidelines
• Delivering evidence-based primary health care services
• Conducting health assessments, health checks and care planning
• Supporting chronic disease, child health and other preventative health programs
• Delivering immunisation services and health promotion activities
• Supporting and mentoring Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other members of the clinical team
• Working collaboratively with Medical Officers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and allied health professionals
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives and best-practice service delivery

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3-5 years post-graduate experience in remote area nursing, primary health care or related clinical settings
• Current Remote Emergency Care (REC) qualification or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Current accredited Immunisation Certificate recognised in the Northern Territory
• Current Remote Pharmacotherapeutics qualification (or equivalent), or working towards completion
• Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care principles and delivery in remote settings
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills
• Current manual driver's licence
• Commitment to culturally safe healthcare and improving Aboriginal health outcomes
• Ability to live and work in a remote environment and travel as required
• A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork

Requirements

• Previous Remote Area Nursing experience within the Northern Territory (Highly Regarded)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Primary Health Care, Emergency Nursing, Public Health, Paediatrics or a related discipline (Highly Regarded)
• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (Highly Regarded)

Benefits

• Permanent full-time opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
• Accommodation available for eligible employees relocating to Nhulunbuy