Male Rural Remote Health Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Registered Nurse Tennant Creek, NT - Full Time
Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region.
Job Title: Rural Remote Health Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP)/ Registered Nurse (RN).
Employment Conditions: Full Time Contract.
Contract Duration: Ongoing – Dependent on Funding.
Salary: $102,138 – $113,214pa (ATSIHP5.1 – 5.4)
$119,555 – $128,444pa (N4.1 – 4.3).
Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a.
Professional development incentive: $1,500p/a.
Employment Type: Full Time.
Reports to: Rural Remote Team Leader.
Subsidised Accommodation: Available for candidates residing outside the Barkly Region.
Employee access to Medical Services: Free Prescriptions.
Amazing further advantages include: 6 weeks annual leave, free general dentistry, Remote retention allowance of $750 and Relocation assistance up to $5,000.
Exciting opportunity for a full time Rural Remote AHP OR RN, based in Tennant Creek.
Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community! This is a rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi’s drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way.
About Us
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi‑disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.
Anyinginyi consists of five sections – Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji‑Ki Stronger Families – allowing a holistic approach to health ensuring clients’ physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.
About The Tennant Creek Region
Year‑round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities – that’s life in the Northern Territory! Tennant Creek is a remarkable community to set up home in with basic amenities, sporting facilities and nearby tourist attractions such as Lake Mary Ann.
About The Role
This role will primarily address health care needs for Aboriginal peoples and their families residing in Anyinginyi Health’s four remote Barkly communities/outstation service delivery areas (Wogyala, Corella Creek, Mungkarta, Nuramin and other smaller outstations).
The Rural Remote AHP OR RN will work within a small team providing a community‑based approach to the Barkly remote communities and outstations in accordance with the Anyinginyi Health Primary Health Care Delivery Model. Based in Tennant Creek, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations, plan and provide regular remote outreach community screening, health assessments and individual or family needs per CARPA standard treatment manual. You will participate in the continuity of patient care and ensure better community outcomes within the role.
The occupant of this position will comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to the highest level of achievement in Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, Code of Conduct, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Client and confidentiality throughout the course of their duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and provide regular remote outreach community screening, health assessments, and treatment for individual clients and their families as per the Northern Territory CARPA standard treatment manual.
- Support and promote teamwork through open communication, collaboration and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Receive and follow up on 81300/10950 EPC referrals to provide specified follow‑up services for clients and families who have completed preventative health assessments and/or GPMP/TCA.
- Advocate for rights and needs of individuals, families, and communities on health‑related issues.
- Participate in the implementation of Anyinginyi’s health programs.
- Provide referrals and bookings for both primary health care assessments, completion of health checks, CDMP’s and referrals of them including allied health specialist appointments.
- Facilitate telehealth where required to promote continuity of patient care.
- Participate and comply with all Work Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Actively maintain knowledge of the application of the MBS; ensure all EPC follow‑up visits.
- Collaborate with AHAC clinics and CDC to provide follow‑up treatment and management of preventable diseases. Lead and provide health education awareness for population health and notifiable disease outbreaks.
About You
To be considered for this identified position, you must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and possess current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and/or Registered Nurse and evidenced understanding of the Primary Health Care system and key issues relevant to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Experience working with an Aboriginal organisation or communities will be highly regarded but is not essential, provided you are able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues pertaining to Aboriginal Primary Health Care and the social determinants of health in our surrounding communities.
An exceptional communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills is needed to tailor your approach to the needs of each family and possess the ability to identify their strengths and build effective relationships with our clients.
Please note
A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!
No recruitment agencies please.
Seniority level
Not Applicable.
Employment type
Full‑time.
Job function
Other.
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services.
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