Remote Area Nurse - Yulara

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Yulara; Remote; AUD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

Additional 3 weeks leave for remote

Competitive salaries and weekly pays

Generous salary packaging

15 days professional development per,

Access to health services for you and

District allowance

Relocation assistance (where available

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation in Alice Springs NT is seeking a Remote Area Nurse to join a progressive, community-led health service. The role focuses on patient assessment, wound care, and health promotion within a cultural context, supporting Aboriginal health outcomes.

The position offers a full-time continuous contract with a competitive base salary and a total effective package, including district allowance and salary packaging options, plus substantial leave

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a primary care or similar setting.
• Understanding of the health issues affecting Aboriginal people in Central Australia and social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and administer treatments (e.g., wound care).
• Promote health initiatives and provide patient education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe practices.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts within the service.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Remote Area Nursing

Community health

Job description

Nurse/Midwife/AHP - Alice Springs NT

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Continuous Contract

37.5 hours per week

$127,803 - 141,843 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$157,132 - $173,140

About the role

As a Remote Area Nurse you will assess patient needs, administer treatments such as wound care, and promote health initiatives. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe practices and contribute to quality improvement efforts. Embrace a pivotal role where your expertise enhances comprehensive patient care and professional development.

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Additional 3 weeks leave for remote employees
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• District allowance
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for RANs who can build strong, trusting relationships with both patients and the community. To be eligible you must have:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a primary care or similar setting
• An understanding of the issues affecting the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in Central Australia including the social determinants of health
• Commitment to integrating Aboriginal values in practice
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to, live and work in remote locations
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and bring exceptional clinical skills, a proactive adaptable attitude, and a genuine respect for diverse patient backgrounds
• Hold a current Manual NT license and ability or willingness to learn to safely drive a large 4WD vehicle

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

For more information on the position please contact our Yulara Clinic Manager

Daniella Marlow on 08 8905 9400 or [e-mail]

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found