Remote Area Nurse – West Arnhem Communities

Auto & General Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

6 weeks annual leave + 3 leave days at

EAP for you and family

Professional development leave

Remote incentives

Job summary

West Arnhem Red Lily Health Board is seeking Remote Area Nurses to deliver primary healthcare across four communities in West Arnhem. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, providing culturally safe care and coordinating services to meet community needs.

Qualified applicants will hold AHPRA registration and post-basic qualifications in relevant areas. The role includes on-call duties, travel to remote communities, and career development opportunities within a growing ACCHO.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a general Registered Nurse is required.
• Post-basic qualification in a relevant area is required.
• Experience in Remote Area Nursing is essential.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health and cultural safety is essential.
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care programs and remote practice legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Primary Health Care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver care coordination, case management, recall systems, and priority health programs.
• Support evidence-based clinical care and Medicare-related activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and health information systems.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Practitioners to provide culturally appropriate care.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and visiting clinicians, including infection prevention and cold chain management.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call roster and contribute to acute and emergency care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT communication

Education

Midwifery

Child Health

Emergency Care

Mental Health

Primary Health Care

Job description

West Arnhem Red Lily Health Board is seeking Remote Area Nurses to deliver primary healthcare across four communities in West Arnhem. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, providing culturally safe care and coordinating services to meet community needs.

Qualified applicants will hold AHPRA registration and post-basic qualifications in relevant areas. The role includes on-call duties, travel to remote communities, and career development opportunities within a growing ACCHO.