Position: RELIEF Primary Healthcare Nurse/ RANS
Location: Ngaanyatjarra Lands in WA
Contract type: Casual
Start: Immediate starts available
About the role
You will deliver comprehensive primary and emergency nursing care in culturally rich community settings, working autonomously with support from the wider Ngaanyatjarra Health clinical team.
Key responsibilities
* Provide primary health care, acute and emergency nursing, and chronic disease management.
* Undertake remote community nursing duties including clinics, home visits and health promotion.
* Participate in on-call and rostered duties as required by the placement.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with local protocols and cultural safety requirements.
* Work collaboratively with local health services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and visiting specialists.
What we offer
* Competitive pay: Hourly Rate + On-call + Re-call
* Travel covered: All flights to and from placement provided.
* Accommodation: Free, comfortable housing supplied for the duration of the contract.
* Flexible contract lengths to suit your availability and lifestyle.
* Opportunities for ongoing or long-term placements.
Essential Requirements:
* Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* At least 12 months' experience in remote nursing, or demonstrated capability to work effectively in remote health settings.
* Sound understanding of Aboriginal health issues and proven experience applying Primary Health Care principles in complex remote practice environments.
* Experience participating in on-call rosters within nurse-led clinics (supporting 2–8 nursing posts).
* Hold a valid manual driver's licence.
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About the Ngaanyatjarra Council
Welcome to Ngaanyatjarra Lands, a vibrant tapestry of culture and community nestled within the vast beauty of the Australian desert. Home to approximately 2000 Yarnangu (Ngaanyatjarra people) across 11 unique communities, our council is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage spanning over 10,000 years and 250,000 square kilometres.
Established in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) represents the interests of the Ngaanyatjarra People across the 11 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Employing in excess of 450 people, NCG provides a wide range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, shops, roadhouses, art centres and land services. It is one of the largest and most successful Indigenous organisations in the country.