Registered Nurse
Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation invites eligible persons to apply for the position of full time Registered Nurse, however part time positions may be considered.
About Yoorana Gunya
Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) based in Forbes, NSW. YG provides holistic, culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services, mental health support, social support services and allied health to Aboriginal and non-Indigenous people. YG provides a range of programs to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's overall wellbeing including health related programs, programs to strength community connection, mental health awareness and more. The YG clinic is supported by General Practitioners, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Community Support Team including Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Family Violence, Integrated Team Care and various visiting allied health services including Optometrist, Audiologist, Cardiologist, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Gastroenterologist. YG has visiting Counsellor, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist and refers to Psychiatry.
About the role
As the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high level care to patients of Yoorana Gunya in a primary health care setting. This role will be required to work collaboratively with other clinicians and liaise with onsite General Practitioners and external providers to achieve the best outcome for patients. The role will provide medical care to patients to address health concerns through, promote holistic wellbeing, engage in health education and build collaborative relationships to support the community's overall health and wellness. Both Full time and part time positions will be considered.
Key Accountabilities
To assist patients with a range of health and health related matters, identifying ways to improve health outcomes and providing support to patients by:
- Ensuring the delivery of culturally appropriate primary health care to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Liaising and work collaboratively regularly with GP's for patient health care, completing appropriate referrals for patients to appropriate allied health, support services and mental health support.
- Provide patient care including health checks, assistances with the management of Chronic Disease Care, clinical observations, triaging patients, patient immunisations, dressings, spirometry and more.
- Managing patients recalls, reminders and follow up for patient health outcomes.
- Planning and implementing health care initiatives including providing education to patients and families regarding valuable health, illness prevention, early intervention.
- Completing regular health checks for patients with a priority being Aboriginal Health Checks (715's).
- Coordination of infection control processes and other relevant policies and procedures relevant to a health service.
- Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and contribute to clinical initiatives.
- Assessing and improving the overall health care of patients within the community with a priority being Indigenous patients and outcomes.
- Working closely with all teams within Yoorana Gunya including the Community Support Team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor or Nursing.
- Minimum 5 years' experience of nursing.
- Current Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA) registration.
- Immunisation endorsement.
- General practice experience preferred but not essential.
- Primary healthcare/general practice experience preferred but not essential.
- Preferred understanding of issues that relate to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in clinical fields/health assessments and chronic disease management.
- Experience working with health service agencies, non-government organisations, community groups and medical professionals at all levels,
What Yoorana Gunya can offer you
Conditions: Between 8.30am and 5.30pm on a roster system Monday to Friday
Salary Packaging: options are available as a Not-For-Profit Organisation.
Up to $15,860 tax effective salary sacrifice is offered.
RDO: One Rostered Day off a month for full time position
Remuneration: The successful candidate will receive a remuneration of between $100,000 - $130,000 gross per annum (based on full time) depending on experience in practice nursing and Aboriginal health, plus Superannuation. Please note, we are flexible in discussing remuneration for the perfect candidate. Assistance may be offered if having to relocate.
Paid Study Leave: Employees are entitled to Paid Study Leave for approved courses relevant to their role.
Leave Entitlements: 6 weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks compulsory shut down over Christmas
If this interests you, Apply Now Please email your resume to the Sarelle Dwyer, Operations Manager
Would you like more information? For more information, please contact Sarelle or the Deputy CEO, Taylor Bliss.
Please note all applications are confidential.
Application closing date: Friday 24th October 2025.