Minjilang, Katherine & Northern Australia NT
Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)
Embark on a Meaningful Journey in Healthcare! Are you a nurse with a sense of adventure and a heart for making a real impact? We're looking for a passionate Remote Area Health Nurse to join our dedicated team in Minjilang, Northern Territory. Thrive in a supportive environment where your skills are not just valued, they're essential.
About Us
The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.
Red Lily is looking for a Remote Area Nurse who is keen to work as part of a team in a dynamic cultural environment that adds interest and satisfaction to the important work that nurses already do. Cultural induction and awareness training is something that Red Lily provide to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health staff to ensure the best chance of success in improving health outcomes for West Arnhem communities.
About The Community
Minjilang is the name of the Aboriginal town on Croker Island, situated just to the east of Cobourg Peninsula, approximately 250km north-east of Darwin. Situated in the luminescent Arafura Sea, Croker Island is home to abundant wildlife and flora that inhabit the beaches, wetlands, swamps and native bushland. Approximately 265 people live on Croker Island, and many of the local people are multi-lingual and speak Iwaidja, Mawng, Kunwinjku, Kuninjku and English. There is year-round air access with Fly Tiwi running a daily passenger service to Darwin and weekly barge services from Darwin for freight.
Minjilang Health Centre is staffed by two RANs, Aboriginal Health Worker, with the support of community drivers and reception staff. The community is serviced by a range of outreach services with the GP visiting once a week. The Northern Territory Health Department Rural Medical Practitioners provide 24-hour Phone support, and in partnership with CareFlight coordinate 24-hour retrieval services.
Primary Objective
As a member of a multidisciplinary coordinate deliver primary health care services to community that includes treating emergency and acute presentations, coordinate client focused care planning, promotewellbeing, provide health education, and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people inWest Arnhem.
Responsibilities
Key Selection Criteria
Leap at the chance to merge your profession with your passion for adventure. Apply now to become the Remote Area Nurse who changes lives every day in Minjilang, NT!.
For more information on who we are and what we do please go to:
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have rights to work in Australia?
Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC/OCHRE Card) Check?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
If you are selected for this position, how much notice would you require before you could start with us?
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