Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal owned and controlled health organisation operating on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far north west of South Australia. Across this area, Nganampa Health operates eight clinics, an aged care facility and assorted health related programs including aged care, sexual health, environmental health, health worker training, dental, women's health, male health, children's health and mental health.
The health service has a sustained national reputation for best practice clinical services, leading edge collaborative program research and development and for the collection of outcome data as a basis for ongoing evaluation. The organisation's clinics are AGPAL Accredited, modern facilities staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Anangu Health Workers and Nurses, supported by Program Coordinators and experienced Medical Officers to provide clinical care to each local community.
Nganampa Health Council is widely recognised for its health programs that have made significant improvements to the health of the residents of the APY Lands. These successes are in a range of areas including sexual health, antenatal care, childhood immunisation and aged care.
The Organisation was awarded the Infanrix Immunisation Award in 2006, and their work has since been commended around the country by health commissions, the Australian Medical Journal and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
Nganampa Health Council has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join their team. There is a strong preference for the position to be based on the APY Lands although basing the position in Alice Springs with regular travel to the APY lands is a possibility.
Working in a largely autonomous position, you'll be providing mental health intervention, consultancy and liaison to patients with a mental illness on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands.
Clinical work will be a large feature of this hands-on role, thus you must be confident putting your advanced skills into action on a regular basis.
Some of your more specific responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
This position requires an independent and self-reliant Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health, in addition to significant experience working as an advanced Mental Health Practitioner. You'll be confident in managing your time effectively as you travel to and from communities, putting your working knowledge of contemporary mental health service delivery and primary health care into practice.
In addition, you'll be adaptable and flexible in the role, with the ability to display initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity. Importantly, you will be hands-on in your work style and excited by the prospect of taking on a true outback position, from changing tyres on your 4WD to providing sensitive one-on-one care to clients.
The successful individual must be able to communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team, with an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal Health and relevant mental health legislation being essential.
Candidates who are open to change, accepting of Aboriginal people, comfortable living in a remote environment and who are willing to learn the ways of the people will be best suited to this position. The ability to work under Aboriginal management and control will be highly regarded. No two days will be the same and as a result, highly resourceful candidates will thrive here.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a Police Check. A manual driver's licence is required for this position. A 2 day 4WD training course is provided in your orientation week.
If you're looking for an exciting and varied role where you can avoid the red tape and bureaucracy of government positions, and really embrace the freedom of the Australian Outback - this is the opportunity for you!
Your dedication will be rewarded with an extremely attractive remuneration package. If based on the APY lands, the salary package is the equivalent of $166,000 per annum including $130,000 of cash benefits and $36,000 of non-cash benefits.
You'll also benefit from great job security and stability as you advance your career and skill set in this unique setting.
Benefits include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
This is a unique cultural experience with a well established and supportive health organisation. Don't miss out- APPLY NOW!
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The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands are located in the far north-western region of South Australia. It covers approximately 103,000 sq km with a population of approximately 3,000 Anangu people. The region is freehold land controlled by the Anangu people.
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