Remote Area Nurse
Job No:
153547
Location:
Kintore, NT
- Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about improving health outcomes in remote communities?
- Attractive base salary circa $75,000 plus super, salary sacrifice, subsidised private housing and paid travel home!
- Fantastic full-time opportunity working one month on, one month off! Utilise your experience with a passionate community owned health service!
Providing holistic healthcare to the Pintupi people
We are Pintupi Homelands Health Service, an expanding and well equipped Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) primary healthcare facility located in Kintore, NT. Servicing a close knit community of 450, the health service provides clinical services with dedicated staff consisting of nurses, health promotion officers, Aboriginal Health Workers, a doctor and support staff.
We are extremely passionate about preventive health and community involvement in a commitment "to close the gap" and improve the health and well-being of the Kintore community.
If you are a Registered Nurse who is passionate about 'closing the gap' and excited to advance your career as a Remote Area Nurse, then your next opportunity has arrived!
Perks of the role
By taking on this pivotal role, you will be joining an organisation that truly values its employees, and actively encourages ongoing career development. You will be granted 1 week's professional development leave each year to attend conferences or study!
You will be rewarded with a competitive base salary circa $75,000 plus super and a range of additional benefits:
- Salary sacrifice options up to $15,900
- Subsidised housing in your own private 1 bedroom apartment is provided
- All utilities included for $20 per week
- One week of paid professional development leave per year
- Free grocery delivery
- Regular paid flights to and from your home anywhere around the country
What you'll do
The opportunity exists for an AHPRA registered Remote Area Nurse to join us on a 12-month contract with extension likely!
Working one month on, one month off, you will work as part of our clinical team delivering a comprehensive approach to primary health and integrated emergency care.
Working primarily out of the community clinic with at-home visits as required, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Utilisation of patient electronic information and management system;
- Treatment of acute illness;
- 24/7 Emergency care (on an alternating 3-day roster);
- Antenatal and post-natal care;
- Child health care;
- Child and adult immunisations;
- Well person screening;
- Management of chronic disease; and
- Sexual health.
What we need from you
To be successful, you will be currently registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and have demonstrated experience in the delivery of comprehensive primary health care. Experience in a health sector such as pediatric, cardiac, or emergency nursing, though not essential, will help you succeed in this role.
You'll have a solid understanding of cultural safety and a commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community-controlled health services. Any experience working in remote areas or with Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded, as will experience in paediatric care.
Importantly, you'll be a collaborative team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt your communication style to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. You must also have the ability to cope under stress.
Please Note: A current Manual Driver's Licence, OCHRE Card, criminal history check and full vaccination against COVID-19 including a booster will be required.
About Kintore
Kintore is located in the Northern Territory, some 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs. This remote part of Outback Australia is truly beautiful and is a popular tourist destination for 4WD and trekking enthusiasts. Kintore has a school (Walungurru School), college (high school and adult), child care centre, church, store, airstrip, health clinic, police station and a swimming pool.
Kintore is also a major centre for the Western Desert art movement which began at the community of Papunya. The Pintupi people traditionally pass on significant Dreamtime stories by way of art using sand, rock and local plants and today, canvas paintings from the Kintore region have gained international acclaim.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking to join a friendly and welcoming team - Apply Now!