Registered Nurse (Rural Area)
Job No:
90073
Location:
Brewarrina, NSW
- Contribute to Closing The Gap in Indigenous Health - work closely with Aboriginal communities in the Brewarrina region, NSW!
- Excellent remuneration package including base salary and salary sacrificing benefits!
- Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with flexible times to suit!
- You'll love the laid-back country charm of Brewarrina - with Relocation Assistance and help in finding accommodation!
About the Organisation
Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service Ltd (BAHSL) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving not only the health but the youth, culture, education and housing of the organisation's clients and the Brewarrina community in general. Operating with close ties to the accredited Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service, BAHSL services are available to the surrounding communities and small towns in the area and provide a resource centre for:
- Health related issues
- Medical advice and treatment
- Individual and family counselling
- Information and advice about issues relating to substance abuse
- Sexual health services
- Family violence
- Children's health/issues
- Adolescent health
- Women's and men's health
- Healthy lifestyle (including healthy eating)
- Eye Health
These types of activities serve to promote a positive image for the Brewarrina community and also bring people together in a relaxed and non-threatening environment.
About the Opportunity
Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service Ltd (BAHSL) has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Rural Area) to join their multidisciplinary team of dedicated health professionals working throughout in Brewarrina, NSW.
In this role, your primary focus will be on planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Enhanced Primary Health Care plans for the program's clients, in collaboration with BAHSL Aboriginal Health Workers.
More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include:
- Conducting adult and children's health checks;
- Entering and maintaining accurate data and documentation concerning clients, BAHSL and the Health For Life program;
- Representing BAHSL within the Healthy for Life program for Chronic Disease;
- Liaising with the local school and participating in school programs when required;
- Working with the other staff of BAHSL to ensure that the safety of clients, staff and other users of BAHSL is maintained; and
- Liaising with all members of the community in the towns serviced by BAHSL to ensure that the community receives appropriate services within the Healthy for Life Project.
To be successful in this position, you will be a Registered Nurse (List A) with experience providing Primary Health Care to those suffering from chronic disease and across a range of other settings. You will require experience in working with Aboriginal communities and have an understanding of health issues in rural/remote areas and the impact of socio-economic factors on Aboriginal communities. A proven commitment to improving the health of Aboriginal people is essential.
Candidates with previous experience in wounds management, community care, and adult immunisation will be highly regarded.
You will be a team player with the demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate health programs. You'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders and provide a range of reports and submissions. You'll need to be computer literate, with the ability to work with a Patient Information Referral System. A current driver's licence is also essential.
Please note: Candidates are required to hold registration with AHPRA, a working with children check, and a criminal history check.
If you are looking to take the next step in your Nursing career in a pivotal role where you can really contribute to Closing The Gap in Indigenous Health - this is the opportunity for you!
The organisation encourages a healthy work/life balance, with flexible times to suit your lifestyle.
BAHSL will reward your commitment with an excellent base salary (dependent upon skills and experience) and access to salary sacrificing arrangements!
Applicants currently located outside the Brewarrina region will be considered - and you'll enjoy assistance with relocation costs (reimbursed after probation period) and help in finding suitable rental accommodation!
Advance your career in Aboriginal health in this varied role - APPLY NOW!
Please note, due to the nature of this position, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
About Life in Brewarrina, NSW
Brewarrina is an outback NSW town about an hour east of Bourke and 800km north of Sydney, situated at the point where the Barwon River becomes the Darling. The town itself is home to 1,500 people with a further 1,500 living on properties in the surrounding area.
Brewarrina is also known as the 'fishing capital of the west'. It covers 19,155 sq kms and is a popular spot for huge murray cod, yellow belly, brim, and catfish.
The townspeople of Brewarrina play a variety of sports with local teams in rugby union, league, netball, bowls, shooting, tennis and swimming. The Brewarrina Golf Club is renowned throughout the western region as one of the best 'oiled' green golf courses.