Job Description
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 - $271,0+0, 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 Organisation
Nganampa 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 ****** health, environmental health, dental, women's health, chronic diseases, eye health, child health, and mental health.
The health service enjoys a strong national reputation for best-practice clinical services, leading-edge collaborative program research and development, and the use of outcome data for continuous evaluation. The organisation’s clinics are AGPAL-accredited, modern facilities staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Anangu Liaison, on-call support workers and nurses, supported by program coordinators and experienced medical officers.
Nganampa Health Council is recognised as an exemplar of Aboriginal health services. Its successes include reducing sexually transmitted infection rates, increasing birth weights through antenatal programs, and consistently maintaining childhood immunisation rates above +0%.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
Life in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands
The 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 people.
Living and working in this beautiful region provides the chance to experience the true Australian outback while getting paid!
About the Opportunities
Nganampa Health Council is seeking clinic-based Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (dual registration required) to join their dedicated teams in South Australia.
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 team.
Working under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinical Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with medical officers, program staff, Anangu staff, and other health personnel to provide primary healthcare
Treating acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions, managing computerised recalls, and conducting patient follow-up care
Child health monitoring and immunisations
Administering adult and COVID-1+ vaccinations across all age groups
Delivering patient health education
Assessing and referring social welfare issues
Conducting public health screenings for communicable diseases including STIs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, and C
Managing antenatal and postnatal care
Supporting job-specific education for training Anangu staff
Performing day-to-day clinic administration tasks
About You
We 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 beneficial.
Our successful candidates will:
Be a Registered Nurse or an RN and Registered Midwife, registered with the National Board of Nursing and Midwifery
Have at least 3 years of post-graduation work experience, with recent acute medical/A&E exposure
Have demonstrated experience working in a clinical environment and hospital-based general nursing experience in the past 3 years (both of which are essential)
Hold post-basic nursing qualifications in emergency care, advanced nursing, or rural/remote area nursing (desirable but not essential)
Be highly computer literate, as health records are fully digital
Display strong cultural awareness and respect
Have 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 + 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.
Nganampa Health Council is seeking adaptable and flexible individuals who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation's objectives and values. The ability to communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team will be required.
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 thrive here!
Please note: Successful candidates must undergo a Police Check and a Working With Children Check. A manual driver's licence is essential, and familiarity with 4WD vehicles is advantageous (4WD training is provided during orientation).
About the Benefits
Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive salary package equivalent to $250,107 - $271,0+0 (depending on remote experience), including non-cash benefits of $13,000 and tax savings of approximately $1+,278.
The package comprises:
Base salary
Do you have recent acute medical, A&E, or clinical experience?
Salary package equivalent to $250,107 - $271,0+0, 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 Organisation
Nganampa 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 ****** health, environmental health, dental, women's health, chronic diseases, eye health, child health, and mental health.
The health service enjoys a strong national reputation for best-practice clinical services, leading-edge collaborative program research and development, and the use of outcome data for continuous evaluation. The organisation’s clinics are AGPAL-accredited, modern facilities staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Anangu Liaison, on-call support workers and nurses, supported by program coordinators and experienced medical officers.
Nganampa Health Council is recognised as an exemplar of Aboriginal health services. Its successes include reducing sexually transmitted infection rates, increasing birth weights through antenatal programs, and consistently maintaining childhood immunisation rates above +0%.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
Life in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands
The 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 people.
Living and working in this beautiful region provides the chance to experience the true Australian outback while getting paid!
About the Opportunities
Nganampa Health Council is seeking clinic-based Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (dual registration required) to join their dedicated teams in South Australia.
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 team.
Working under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinical Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with medical officers, program staff, Anangu staff, and other health personnel to provide primary healthcare
Treating acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions, managing computerised recalls, and conducting patient follow-up care
Child health monitoring and immunisations
Administering adult and COVID-1+ vaccinations across all age groups
Delivering patient health education
Assessing and referring social welfare issues
Conducting public health screenings for communicable diseases including STIs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, and C
Managing antenatal and postnatal care
Supporting job-specific education for training Anangu staff
Performing day-to-day clinic administration tasks
About You
We 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 beneficial.
Our successful candidates will:
Be a Registered Nurse or an RN and Registered Midwife, registered with the National Board of Nursing and Midwifery
Have at least 3 years of post-graduation work experience, with recent acute medical/A&E exposure
Have demonstrated experience working in a clinical environment and hospital-based general nursing experience in the past 3 years (both of which are essential)
Hold post-basic nursing qualifications in emergency care, advanced nursing, or rural/remote area nursing (desirable but not essential)
Be highly computer literate, as health records are fully digital
Display strong cultural awareness and respect
Have 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 + 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.
Nganampa Health Council is seeking adaptable and flexible individuals who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation's objectives and values. The ability to communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team will be required.
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 thrive here!
Please note: Successful candidates must undergo a Police Check and a Working With Children Check. A manual driver's licence is essential, and familiarity with 4WD vehicles is advantageous (4WD training is provided during orientation).
About the Benefits
Your dedication will be rewarded with an attractive salary package equivalent to $250,107 - $271,0+0 (depending on remote experience), including non-cash benefits of $13,000 and tax savings of approximately $1+,278.
The package comprises:
Base salary
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Remote Area Nurses And Community Nurse-Midwives position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
