Remote Area Nurse – Red Lily Health Board

CRANAplus Incorporated; Minjilang; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-call allowance

7+ weeks paid leave

Fully furnished accommodation provided

Fares out of isolated lands allowances

Job summary

Red Lily Health Board seeks an experienced Remote Area Nurse to deliver primary health care in community settings in the West Arnhem region. You will coordinate care planning, provide health education, and support local health initiatives in an area with diverse Indigenous communities.

The role requires AHPRA registration, post-basic qualifications, and extensive remote nursing experience. You will join a multidisciplinary team and participate in a 24-hour on-call roster.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA and post-basic qualifications.
• Extensive remote area nursing experience in Indigenous communities.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide and promote PHC services using multidisciplinary approach and approved protocols.
• Maintain documentation and health information systems for continuity of care.
• Deliver culturally appropriate health education and community engagement.
• Support Aboriginal Health Practitioners as first-line providers.
• Participate in on-call 24-hour roster and quality/safety programs.

Skills

Remote Area Nursing

AHPRA Registration

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Health IT systems

Education

Post-basic nurse qualifications

Tools

PCIS Health System

Job description

Remote Area Nurse – Red Lily Health Board

$112000 - $122824 | Base Salary up to $122,824 + Super. plus over time and on call allowance

West Arnhem Region, NT

About the position

What's in it for you?

• Base Salary up to $122,824 + Super.
• Attractive Annualised Salary* arrangements are available to approved applicants, up to $165,000.00 pa. (Annualised Salary calculations include base rate salary plus all award entitlements, travel allowances, projected overtime, on-call allowances, post-graduate allowances and other individual and negotiated benefits, subject to approval.)
• Penalty rates for Overtime and Call Outs + On Call Allowance.
• Fares out of Isolated Lands allowances.
• Generous leave entitlements (7+ weeks of paid leave, leave loading + additional leave accruals).
• Salary Sacrifice for up to $15,900 per year (non-for-profit organisation ATO Rebate).
• Nursing staff provided with fully airconditioned and furnished accommodation, at no cost, including free phone, internet and utilities while working in the health centre.
• Relocation Assistance.

The Role

As a member of a multidisciplinary coordinate deliver primary health care services to community that includes treating emergency and acute presentations, coordinate client focused care planning, promotewellbeing, provide health education, and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people inWest Arnhem.

Responsibilities

• Provide & promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service utilising a multidisciplinary approach and endorsed protocols (e.g. CARPA manuals) and policies.
• Ensure all documentation, records and health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting a community participative approach to local level decision-making.
• Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care.
• Participate in and encourage education and professional development of self,team membersandlearners.
• Participate in Quality and Safety programs including development and evaluation of policies, procedures, and protocols (including Work Health & Safety).
• Participate in performance management and professional development programs in consultation with management and professional support groups.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff to the Organisation’s philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effective teamwork.
• Participate in an on call 24-hour roster.

What you need to be successful

• AHPRA Registration and relevant post basic qualifications.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing with an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team model in Australian indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly developed interpersonal, complex problem solving, written, verbal and IT communication skills with willingness to use health IT systems.
• Experience or willing to obtain training in the PCIS health system (Primary Care Info System).
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of Primary Health Care programsand relevant legislation governing work practice in the remote setting.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months, check done through Safe NT).
• Valid Working with Children Card (OCHRE card).
• Able and willing to travel by small light aircrafts and 4WD to remote communities.
• Willing to participate in an on call 24-hour roster.

About Minjilang

Minjilang is the name of the Aboriginal town on Croker Island, situated just to the east of Cobourg Peninsula, approximately 250km north-east of Darwin. Situated in the luminescent Arafura Sea, Croker Island is home to abundant wildlife and flora that inhabit the beaches, wetlands, swamps and native bushland. Approximately 265 people live on Croker Island, and many of the local people are multi-lingual and speak Iwaidja, Mawng, Kunwinjku, Kuninjku and English. There is year-round air access with Fly Tiwi running a daily passenger service to Darwin and weekly barge services from Darwin for freight.
Minjilang Health Centre is staffed by two RANs, Aboriginal Health Worker, with the support of community drivers and reception staff. The community is serviced by a range of outreach services with the GP visiting once a week. The Northern Territory Health Department Rural Medical Practitioners provide 24-hour Phone support, and in partnership with CareFlight coordinate 24-hour retrieval services.

If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you.

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 1002 or [e-mail]