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About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community-controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, providing culturally appropriate, family-centred primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.
About The Role
The Registered Nurse – Outreach is responsible for delivering evidence-based primary health care nursing services aligned with the Apunipima Way and Model of Care, to improve health outcomes for Cape York communities. Working independently in Lockhart River, you will provide services including child and family health, health education, and chronic disease management.
Note: Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person willing to support their application.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* Proven experience as a Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse in primary health care.
* Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate complex client care across the primary health care continuum.
* Competence in clinical problem solving.
* High-level nursing knowledge and skills for client assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
* Knowledge of infection control and cold chain management.
* Understanding of quality, safety, and risk principles in healthcare.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including mentoring and teamwork.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to change.
* Awareness of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, especially in Cape York.
* Effective communication with community protocols and customs.
* Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control principles.
* Willingness and ability to travel across Cape York by light aircraft or 4WD.
Mandatory Requirements
* Nursing degree qualification.
* Current AHPRA registration as an RN (Division 1).
* Australian Federal Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
* Current Queensland Driver's Licence.
Desired
* Queensland Immunisation Endorsement or willingness to obtain it.
* Postgraduate qualification.
* Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, preferably Cape York.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary: $107,524 - $117,863 + 11.5% superannuation.
* Modern facilities and resources.
* 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
* Salary packaging options up to $15,900 annually.
* Induction, professional development, and learning opportunities.
* EAP program.
Our Culture
Guided by the "Apunipima Way," we are committed to service by the people, for the people, respecting diverse cultural attitudes, and upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
How To Apply
Interested? Visit our website to learn more and apply at Work For Us. Include your resume, cover letter (answering screening questions), and a cultural reference.
Applications close on Friday, 18 April 2025.
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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