Remote Area Nurse/AHP- CAAC- Santa Teresa

Das ist der Job

Deliver primary health care with the Northern Territory’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Darum lohnt es sich

Effective Salary starts at $189,489 per annum. • Provide compassionate care and build trust with patients • Work as part of a team to improve community health • Gain valuable experience with diverse and complex patient cases • Change lives, starting with your own Why Congress?

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including: • Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture. • Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master’s programs and study placements. • 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year. • 3 weeks of additional leave for Remote employees. • A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave. • Salary sacrifice available for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe practices and contribute to quality improvement efforts.

If you have: • Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse • Demonstrated clinical experience in a primary care or similar setting • Commitment to integrating Aboriginal values in practice • Willingness for, and understanding of, remote area work; and The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and bring exceptional clinical skills, a proactive adaptable attitude, and a genuine respect for diverse patient backgrounds, we want you!

Salaries starting at $120,451 per annum $61.77 per hour plus $22 an hour remote allowance. For over 40 years, Congress has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in the struggle for justice and equity.

Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remote communities; Amoonguna, Ntaria (and Wallace Rockhole), Santa Teresa, Utju (Areyonga) and Mutitjulu.

What’s in it for you? What’s the role? As a Remote Area Nurse you will assess patient needs, administer treatments such as wound care, and promote health initiatives. Embrace a pivotal role where your expertise enhances comprehensive patient care and professional development. Is the role right for you?

We’re looking for RANs who can build strong, trusting relationships with both patients and the community.