Remote Area Nurse - Nhulunbuy

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing assistance

Accommodation available for relocation

Professional development

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced Remote Area Nurse (Acute Care) to join our clinical teams in Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala. You will deliver frontline clinical care within a multidisciplinary primary health care environment, supporting Yolngu communities across East Arnhem Land.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, remote area nursing experience, REC/ALS or immunisation qualifications, and a commitment to culturally safe care in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 3-5 years post-graduate experience in remote area nursing or primary health care.
• REC or ALS certification.
• Immunisation Certificate (Northern Territory).
• Remote Pharmacotherapeutics qualification or working towards.
• Knowledge of primary health care in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage and manage clinical presentations.
• Provide care per CARPA Standard Treatment and Clinical Procedures guidelines.
• Deliver evidence-based primary health care services.
• Conduct health assessments, health checks and care planning.
• Support chronic disease, child health and preventative health programs.
• Deliver immunisation services and health promotion activities.
• Mentor Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other clinical team members.
• Collaborate with Medical Officers and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Remote area nursing

Primary health care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Culturally safe care

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (AHPRA registered)

Immunisation Certificate

Remote Pharmacotherapeutics qualification

REC or ALS certification

Job description

• Deliver meaningful care where your skills make a difference.
• Permanent full-time role with relocation and housing support.

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory

Bring Your Primary Health Care Skills to East Arnhem Land
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact in remote Australia?

• 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.

Remote Area Nurse (RAN) - Acute Care

Permanent Full-Time Opportunity

We are seeking for an experienced Remote Area Nurse (Acute Care) to join our dedicated clinical teams in Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala. Working within a multidisciplinary primary health care environment, you will provide frontline clinical care while supporting improved health outcomes for Yolngu communities across East Arnhem Land.

Two positions are available across both locations. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred location when applying.

About Miwatj Health

Miwatj Health is one of Australia's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, delivering comprehensive primary health care services across East Arnhem Land. Guided by our vision of Self-Determined Yolngu, we are committed to providing culturally responsive, community-led healthcare that improves health outcomes and supports community wellbeing.

About The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Requirements

• 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

Highly Regarded

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

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package ranging between $131,995 to $141,804 plus superannuation
• 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
• Applicants for Yirrkala will be relocating to Nhulunbuy as well.

Employees residing in employer-arranged accommodation are required to enter into a residential tenancy agreement, with rental and bond payments required prior to occupancy.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may close before the advertised closing date.

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