Remote Area Nurse or Midwife - Impactful Community Care

CRANAplus Incorporated; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Generous leave entitlements

Relocation assistance

Professional development & career prog

Flexible employment arrangements

Job summary

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking Remote Area Nurses and Midwives to join teams across Ngukurr, Minyerri and Wugularr (Beswick). Roles offer permanent, casual and flexible arrangements, with full-scope practice in remote communities and strong community engagement.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally safe primary healthcare, with access to staff accommodation, maternity and women’s health services where applicable, and on-call support.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse/Midwife or Child Health Nurse.
• Two years’ post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience in remote health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, child health, primary healthcare or midwifery.
• Ability to work autonomously while recognising when to seek clinical support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a culturally safe approach to care.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, cultural safety and professional development.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Vaccination status to work with vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary healthcare, including acute presentations, chronic disease management and preventative health, with maternity and women’s health services where applicable.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs, allied health professionals and community members to provide culturally safe care.
• Support health education, community engagement and locally driven health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Participate in an on-call emergency response roster, supported by experienced clinical and operational teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

Adaptability

Autonomy

Education

AHPRA nursing/midwifery registration

Tools

First Aid certification

National Police Check

NT OCHRE Card

Job description

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking Remote Area Nurses and Midwives to join teams across Ngukurr, Minyerri and Wugularr (Beswick). Roles offer permanent, casual and flexible arrangements, with full-scope practice in remote communities and strong community engagement.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally safe primary healthcare, with access to staff accommodation, maternity and women’s health services where applicable, and on-call support.