Rn - Aged Care - Indigenous Residents

Downunder People; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights

Accommodation assistance

Remuneration package

Job summary

Downunder People is seeking an experienced RN for a unique aged care role in Coober Pedy, SA. The position supports 10 Indigenous residents needing low to moderate care in a 24-hour facility and 23 Indigenous residents living in the community.

You will join a small, culturally aware team of nurses and care workers, with relocation and single accommodation assistance provided. Flights and competitive remuneration are offered in a rewarding remote setting.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration and RN qualification.
• Experience with aged care in remote communities.
• Strong communication skills with Indigenous communities.
• Computer literacy and ability to use electronic patient databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to 10 Indigenous residents requiring low to moderate care in a 24-hour residential facility.
• Support 23 Indigenous residents living independently in the community.

Skills

AHPRA registration, RN

Aged care in remote communities

Communication with Indigenous groups

Electronic patient databases

Job description

RN - Aged Care - Indigenous Residents

-Seeking a New Secure Opportunity?

• -Work, Live, Play, South Australia, Opal Capital of the World
• -Coober Pedy
• -Relocation
• -Single Accommodation Assistance
• -Full Time Permanent

Community & Outreach Settings. An exciting cultural experience!!

(Couples can be considered if one is a RN and the other person has aged care experience)

About This Employer

The service, clinic is the main health care service provider catering for the community of Coober Pedy, services and programs include, primary health care, dental, health and wellbeing, mental health, AOD, allied health, women, children, youth and aged care. Our team is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team who have come from across Australia, with a mix of experiences and specialties.

Position Specifics

Reporting to the Clinical Care Coordinator, this instrumental RN role is part of our multidisciplinary health care team. The role involves providing quality care to 10 Indigenous residents requiring low to moderate care in our 24 hour residential facility, as well as 23 Indigenous residents living independently in the community. Our team size is 4 RN’s, 1 EN, plus female and male personal care/support workers. Due to our remote location, you are flexible, diverse, adaptable and culturally aware.

Essential Skill Set

• AHPRA registration, RN
• Experience with aged care in remote communities
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with Indigenous communities
• Computer literacy with ability to use electronic patient databases

Package

• -Attractive Remuneration Package and Hourly rate
• -Flights
• -Initial Assistance with Single Accommodation

Dare to Be Different: Coober Pedy South Australia - Opal Capital of the World.