Remote Area Nurse

CRANAplus; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; AUD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Remote Area Nurses to provide holistic care to remote communities. This role involves working closely with Aboriginal populations, promoting health and wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities. Candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous benefits including paid flights and extensive leave. Join a passionate team committed to making a meaningful impact in the health outcomes of remote areas. If you are ready to embrace this challenge and contribute to a culturally respectful healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Flights & Travel Days

13 Weeks Nurses Leave

Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900

Flexible rostering arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Retention Initiatives

Support for additional training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current First Aid or Intermediate/Advanced Life Support Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality healthcare to remote and Indigenous communities.
• Promote wellbeing and treat illnesses in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Primary health care skills

Teamwork and conflict management

Communication skills

Cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal culture

Understanding of Aboriginal health issues

Education

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse

Further qualifications in primary health care

Tools

Electronic patient information management systems

i-STAT qualification

Job description

Browse through the employment listings below to discover your dream rural or remote health care job.

Are you an experienced and passionate Remote Area Nurse ready to make a real impact?

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Employment Category: Full-time, Flexible fly in fly out roster (There are currently three (3) vacant positions available)
• Remuneration: $121,033.12 to $150,947.28 per annum (excluding superannuation) plus “On Call Allowance”
• Benefits: Paid Flights & Travel Days, 13 Weeks Nurses Leave (pro rata), Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for dedicated Remote Area Nurses (RAN) to join our frontline healthcare team, delivering high-quality, culturally respectful, and holistic care to remote and Indigenous communities.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Remote Area Nurse is responsible for promotion of wellbeing, treating illness, maintaining health systems to support Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service’s (PAMS) core business and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for people within the Eastern Pilbara desert communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience;
• Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA’s) Code of Conduct of Registered Nurses and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses;
• Experience, skills and knowledge working in a multidisciplinary team in a primary health care setting including teamwork and conflict management;
• Well-developed primary health care skills and clear understanding of the scope of practice of the Remote Area Nurse;
• Sound understanding of the principles of primary health care and the model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services;
• A respect for Aboriginal culture and demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe and appropriate manner;
• A demonstrated understanding of issues affecting remote Aboriginal health and drivers of health inequality;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Previous experience working with electronic patient information management systems (e.g. Communicare);
• Current Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program Certificate or willingness to obtain within the first six weeks of commencement;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with point-of-care testing, holding a current i‑STAT qualification or willingness to obtain within the first six weeks of commencement;
• Current First Aid or Intermediate / Advanced Life Support Certificate;
• Must be flexible to work in the communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji as needed to ensure the quality of services as directed by the Remote Services Manager and/or Director of Clinical Services;
• The person is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and is acknowledged as such by their community;
• Further qualifications in the areas of primary health care including chronic disease, mental health, child health, diabetes education, wound care, midwifery or other relevant area;
• Current ALS, REC, MEC, Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses certification;
• Knowledge of Medicare and its application to the Aboriginal primary health care setting.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: You will be required to provide compliance documents as detailed in the Job description Form.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $121,033.12 to $150,947.28 per annum excluding superannuation. You’ll also gain access to generous entitlements and fantastic benefits which includes:

• 11.5% Superannuation;
• Flexible rostering arrangements;
• Paid flights to and from location of origin;
• On Call and Reasonable overtime allowance;
• 13 weeks’ nurses leave (full-time roster) + 6.73% leave loading;
• Salary Sacrificing up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits;
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care and community health programs to the individuals and families within Newman and the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health.

Application process

How to apply:

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two current referees;
• A cover letter no more than 2 pages that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

For further information, please contact the People and Culture Team on 08 9177 8307.