Aboriginal Registered Nurse Aboriginal Chronic Care

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Service, is seeking an Aboriginal Registered Nurse to deliver high quality, culturally appropriate nursing care across the care continuum. You will work under supervision to support Aboriginal communities with chronic disease management and transition from hospital to community.

The role requires Aboriginal identification, current AHPRA RN registration, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with

Qualifications

• Must identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander under NSW law.
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe nursing care within a holistic, culturally appropriate framework.
• Work under supervision of Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and CNC.
• Promote culturally safe nursing practice and coordinate with Aboriginal community services.

Skills

Aboriginal identification

Interpersonal skills

Job description

To be eligible for this role, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ694229

Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Service

What you'll be doing

The Aboriginal Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of high quality, safe and culturally appropriate nursing care within an individualised holistic framework, that is underpinned by compassion and consistent with NSW Health and Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) values, policies and standards. In the delivery of nursing care, the Aboriginal Registered Nurse will work under both the direct and indirect supervision of the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). The Aboriginal Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence-based nursing care that promotes safe, efficient and effective nursing care and culturally appropriate nursing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a chronic disease. The Aboriginal Registered Nurse will:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health that operates across NSLHD and will support community based chronic disease services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients by facilitating linkages within and between NSLHD, general practitioners (GPs), non-government organisations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Service.
• Serve as an advocate for clients and their families/carers, supporting them to make informed decisions, coordinating with services across the Local Health District (LHD) for inpatients, and ensuring any ongoing needs are followed up. This will include but not limited to 48 hour follow-up programs and inpatient visits across the LHD.
• Opportunistic client visits at the Aboriginal Health Service.
• Work to improve the transition of care from hospital to community by ensuring processes are formalised between Aboriginal specific services across the care continuum.
• Promote the principles of Primary Health Care delivery using a Social Determinants of Health Care delivery using a Social Determinants of health Model.
• Practice in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s professional standards, NSW Health Care Code of Conduct and CORE values.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Organisation such as Land Council or Elders Group, Aboriginal Medical Services, or a letter on a letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Exemption is claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities, and network with other services and health professionals.

For role related queries or questions contact Tavia Bernsdorff on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 17 October 2026