Remote Area Nurse - Yulara

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Yulara; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Personal leave

Weekly pay

Salary packaging

Professional development

Family health services

District allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress invites applications for a Remote Area Nurse based in Yulara. You will assess patient needs, administer treatments including wound care, and promote health initiatives within a multi-disciplinary team across remote communities.

We value Aboriginal health expertise, strong clinical skills, and commitment to culturally responsive care. The role offers a strong salary package and generous leave provisions, with relocation support where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Clinical experience in a primary care or similar setting.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health determinants in Central Australia.
• Commitment to incorporating Aboriginal values in practice.
• Willingness and fitness to travel and work in remote locations.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team with respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Hold a current NT manual license and ability to drive a large 4WD.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan care with the team.
• Administer treatments, including wound care and medications.
• Promote health initiatives within remote communities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe practices.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and service development.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Primary care experience

Aboriginal health awareness

Cultural safety

Travel to remote locations

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Manual NT license & 4WD

Education

Nursing Registration (RN)

Job description

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
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• 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 Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

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

Daniella Marlow on 08 8905 9400or [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