An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to utilise their skills and make a difference! Before answering the following questions, please watch the Ngak Min Health short videos on who we are, what we do and why we need you… Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next busy and rewarding role?Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes?Do you want to make a contribution to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to empower and make the very best informed decisions to have a life that is healthy, happy and resilient?About the team Ngak Min Health provides comprehensive, holistic, and culturally appropriate and responsive primary health care supports and services to Djarragun College students, their families, and the wider community.
To close the gap on Indigenous health outcomes, Ngak Min Health works within the framework of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan, ensuring care is evidence-based, culturally safe, high quality, responsive, and accessible for all clients.
We focus on whole-of-life, seamless and integrated care across all sectors (primary, allied, specialist, hospital).
Operating within this framework and in line with the Australian Government's Indigenous Advancement Strategy, which seeks to improve school attendance and workforce participation and building safer communities.
About the role The Registered Nurse provides culturally safe services within a holistic and comprehensive culturally appropriate primary health model-of-care to achieve improved health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision acute illness or injury, prevention, early detection, chronic disease management, health promotion, support for social-emotional wellbeing by recognising and understanding the principles of The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031 and National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017-2023.
To be successful in this role you will need to provide proof of: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with no restrictions with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.Certificate of completion from one of the four HESA approved immunisation courses and must conform with the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals.Demonstrate your experience and knowledge in: Demonstrated experience in working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health organisations and environments and fully embracing the concept of Aboriginal Community ControlDemonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of comprehensive and holistic primary health care services and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, in particular children and young peopleWhat we offer: Competitive remuneration packageOptions to Salary SacrificeFriendly, respectful and very supportive working environmentAll Ngak Min Health positions require successful applicants to satisfy a National Criminal History check, hold a Working with Children Blue card, current open driver's license with no restrictions and can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you want to take the next step, apply now!
Applications will be assessed as they are received .
If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
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