Are you a nursing student looking for a graduate opportunity to help you excel in your primary health care career?
Apply for the Aboriginal Primary Health Care New Graduate Nursing Program at Congress. This innovative, progressive and responsive two year program will support you to enter the Primary Health Care sector with confidence.
We have partnered with Flinders University, the Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NT PHN) and the Northern Territory Government Central Australian Health Service (NTG CAHS) to deliver a unique opportunity where, as a graduate, you can gain experience in Primary Health Care in remote and town based centres, as well as with Alice Springs Hospital.
Congress supports interprofessional education and will encourage and support post-graduate studies with Flinders University in the Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice.
Information on the Graduate Certificate is at:
Don't miss out on this amazing, career-defining opportunity in remote Australia!
There are limited positions available so if interested please get your application in quickly to be considered.
Base Salary: $77,181 - $99,586 (p.a.) Total Effective Package: $96,943 - $122,266 (p.a.) Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Multiple intakes throughout the year Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;
Competitive salaries Six (6) weeks' annual leave Generous salary packaging A strong commitment to Professional Development Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost Relocation assistance (where applicable) District allowance and Remote Benefits You are required to respond to the following questions as part of your application, the panel will assess your response as part of your overall assessment.
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is one of the most experienced Aboriginal Community Controlled primary health care services in the country, a strong political advocate of closing the gap in Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people. Our vision is for all Central Australian Aboriginal people to be empowered through their cultural, economic, social and family life to enjoy the best of health and wellbeing. At Congress, we value cultural integrity, equity and social justice, respect and empathy, recognition, resourcefulness, responsibility and relationships. As a new graduate nurse, how would you contribute to our values and vision while delivering care in the cultural context of Central Australia?
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Are you currently registered as a registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia? Are you an Australian citizen or hold a visa allowing ongoing, full-time employment in Australia? Do you have less than 6 months full-time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse? Can you demonstrate an understanding of and ability to coordinate, client care resulting in positive clinical outcomes? Can you demonstrate written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team? Can you demonstrate an understanding of the impact of social and cultural challenges experienced by vulnerable groups/communities and the role of the nurse in supporting them? It is a requirement of the Congress Graduate nurse program to undergo a 6 month rotation at Alice Springs Hospital. Are you able to commit to this? For more information on the positions, please contact Senior Manager - Town Services: Claudia Griffiths on 0432 904 720 or Senior Clinical Educator: Joeleen Brown on 0490 045 203.
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we'll be in touch.
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