Clinic Manager (Registered Nurse)

Job No: 99105
Location: Ampilatwatja community, 350km NE of Alice Springs, NT

  • Excellent leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse to take their career to the next level
  • Make a real impact on Indigenous health in this close-knit community governed by Traditional Owners
  • Highly attractive remuneration package circa $185,000 inclusive of super and annual bonuses + $10,000 retention bonus
  • Extensive range of benefits including fully furnished accommodation, relocation assistance and salary packaging

About the Organisation

Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation (AHCAC) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service located in the Ampilatwatja Community off the Sandover Highway, some 350kms north east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Traditional culture is very strong and the community is governed by the traditional owners.

Dedicated to providing primary health care services to the local Aboriginal communities, AHCAC services patients from the Ampilatwatja, Irrultja, Alnwengerrp and Welere communities. Alongisde primary health care services, the clinic also provides 24-hour emergency services, with three consulting rooms and two emergency rooms.

The clinic currently runs a number of community health programs such as Healthy Eating, Women’s Health, and Men’s Health, and is visited regularly by nutritionists and paediatric specialists.

About the Region

Ampilatwatja is located in the heart of Alywarre country, with a close-knit Indigenous population of 650 people. The remote community has a local general store that provides groceries and trans-territory bush orders, alongside a primary and secondary school. The Ampilatwatja Bombers play AFL at the local grounds on a regular basis, often travelling through the region during football season.

Recreational activities such as 4WDing, camping, AFL and basketball are all well endorsed within the community. The town also has a very active group of artists who have recently exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria to much acclaim, with some works fetching upwards of $10,000.

About the Opportunity

AHCAC has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join their team as Clinic Manager of an established community-controlled health clinic based in Ampilatwatja, on a 2 year limited term contract.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the primary responsibility of the Clinic Manager is the effective day-to-day management of the primary health care team at the Ampilatwatja Health Centre to provide high quality primary health care services to clients in the clinic and in the community. The scope of the position includes business planning, administration, financial management, leadership, and oversight of health service quality and safety to meet the key performance indicators and maximizing Medicare.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying patient demand and health needs across the designated service delivery sites;
  • Undertaking a minimum of 3.5 days per week hands on clinical care including overseeing at least one portfolio area;
  • Acting as the coordination point for all visiting services (e.g. cardiology, pediatrics), including ensuring the visiting service calendar is kept updated;
  • Managing and maintaining financial expenditure of the health centre budges allocated to the position by the CEO; and
  • Developing local outreach programs and conducting patient education and community health promotion activities in consultation with community members.

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About You

To be considered for this position you will be an AHPRA Registered Nurse with demonstrated post-graduate experience and have a minimum of 12 months previous experience working as a RAN or Clinical Manager in a remote Aboriginal community or with an Aboriginal Health Service.

AHCAC is looking for an engaging people person who will lead by example and be hands-on and flexible in their approach, as required. Importantly, you will be passionate about improving Indigenous health within remote communities, with a demonstrated awareness and respect to the cultural needs of these communities and a willingness to continue to learn and develop this understanding. 

Please note: Travel to neighbouring communities will, on occasion, be required, therefore it would be desirable for candidates to have 4WD experience or the willingness to undertake 4WD training. A current, unrestricted Northern Territory driver’s licence (or the ability to obtain) along with a current Ochre (Working with Children Clearance) Card is essential.

AHCAC also requires the successful candidate to hold and/or obtain within six months of employment, AGV, REC, MEC, iStat and QAMMS certifications. AHCAC will pay for all travel and associated costs associated with completion of these certifications.

About the Benefits

If you are looking for a change of routine, a change of lifestyle or a new adventure, this is the role for you. You will see and experience more of Australia's real outback than most people ever will — and get paid to do it! 

Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience. You will enjoy the support of a dedicated team of Registered Nurses and GPs and have access to the Royal Flying Doctors Service. 

You will enjoy a highly attractive remuneration package circa $185,000 comprising of a base salary of $105,000, super, leave loading, annual bonuses and the following benefits:

  • Salary sacrifice and packaging options;
  • Professional development leave;
  • Generous leave provisions of 6 weeks per year and 3 weeks remote leave;
  • Fully furnished accommodation at $65 per week (inclusive of internet, electricity, water and gas);
  • Relocation assistance up to $1,500; and
  • Repatriation assistance up to $1,500 back to the capital city of recruitment.

Candidates in addition will have access to a $10,000 retention bonus after 12 months service, Post-Grad Qualifications Allowance (where relevant to the position) and additional payments for on-call work (where required).

This is a unique opportunity to enhance your cultural knowledge working in a community governed by Traditional Owners – don’t miss out. Apply now!

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