- Are you a Registered Nurse seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals?
- Do you have recent acute medical, A&E, or clinical experience?
- Salary package equivalent to $250,107 - $271,090, commensurate with remote area experience
- Modern accommodation with utilities provided and 12 weeks leave per year to explore the Australian outback and return home for holidays!
About the Organisatio
nNganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal-owned and controlled health organisation operating on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far northwest of South Australia. Nganampa Health operates six major clinics and various health programs, including sexual health, environmental health, dental, women's health, chronic diseases, eye health, child health, and mental health
.
Life in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lan
dsThe APY Lands are located in the far north-western region of South Australia, covering approximately 103,000 square kilometres with a population of approximately 3,000 Anangu people. The region is freehold land owned and managed by the Anangu peopl
e.
Living and working in this beautiful region provides the chance to experience the true Australian outback while getting pa
id!
About the Opportuni
tiesNganampa Health Council is seeking clinic-based Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (dual registration required) to join their dedicated teams in South Austra
lia.In these highly varied roles, you will deliver primary healthcare in accordance with the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual, and assist in the early detection and management of chronic illness as part of a multidisciplinary t
eam.
Abo
ut YouWe are looking for experienced RNs or RN-Midwives passionate about equal quality care for all. The ability to communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team and a demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health will be benef
icial.
Our successful candidate
- s will:Be a Registered Nurse or an RN and Registered Midwife, registered with the National Board of Nursing and Mi
- dwiferyHave at least 3 years of post-graduation work experience, with recent acute medical/A&E e
- xposureHave demonstrated experience working in a clinical environment and hospital-based general nursing experience in the past 3 years (both of which are ess
- ential)Hold post-basic nursing qualifications in emergency care, advanced nursing, or rural/remote area nursing (desirable but not ess
- ential)Be highly computer literate, as health records are fully
- digitalDisplay strong cultural awareness and
- respectHave advanced clinical skills and confidence in managing diverse patient presentations, including trauma, acute, and chronic conditions across all age
groups
Midwives must have significant experience in acute general work within the past
5 years.These positions are based in busy community clinics that are open from 9 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nurses do provide an after-hours on-call service, and you will require advanced nursing clinical skills including excellent clinical assessment skills and confidence in managing diversity in presentations - trauma, acute and chronic medical conditions - across all age
groups.
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 well suited to this
position.
The ability to work under Aboriginal management and control will be highly regarded, as will a demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, the principles of Primary Health Care and relevant legislation. No two days will be the same and as a result, highly resourceful candidates will th
rive here!
About
the BenefitsYour dedication will be rewarded with an attractive salary package equivalent to $250,107 - $271,090 (depending on remote experience), including non-cash benefits of $13,000 and tax savings of approximat
ely $19,278.
The packa
- ge comprise
- s:Base salaryDistrict and wo
- rk allowancesS
- uperannuationAnnual re
- tention bonus
- Leave loadingA
- nnual airfareRecreation le
- ave allowanceAssistance with rel
- ocation costsTax savings from salar
- y-sacrificing12 weeks of l
- eave per yearRent-free modern housing, with utilities and inte
- rnet included12 days of study leave for ca
- reer planningFull
team support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encour
aged to apply.
If you have a diverse clinical background, including acute medicine, A&E, paediatrics, and/or Aboriginal healthcare experience, we want to hear from y
ou – Apply Now!
