Mala’la Health Service is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN), you will provide high quality, evidence-based care; education for assigned health programs (e.g. Chronic Disease, Child Health, RHD); and participate in routine service delivery of vaccinations to the community through our community outreaches.

All successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• At least 6-weeks placement in the community
• Competitive casual hourly rate of $77.68 - $86.57
• Short or long-term locum placements
• Flights provided
• Fully subsidised accommodation provided
• Opportunity for on-call and overtime payments
• Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
• 11% Superannuation
• Clinical support, practice development and construction feedback provided during placements
• Access to onsite education
• Flexibility for options of ongoing return contracts
• Ability to plan your year ahead by negotiating dates that work for you
• Work with a committed and passionate team

Direct casual employment with Mala’la reduces the cost of employing individuals through Agencies, so the funds can be redirected back to the staff, health service and the community of Maningrida. Preferential employment is given to direct contact candidates.

About Mala'la

Mala’la Health Service is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,000 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. Mala’laHealth Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model.

Essential requirements

The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.

To apply, please ensure that you have the following:

• Current AHPRA Registration and Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse
• Current Remote Emergency Care Course certificate and/or Advance Life Support certificate
• Current accredited Immunisation certificate (recognised in the NT)
• Remote Pharmacotherapeutic Certificate (or equivalent)
• Manual Driver’s License
• Min 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context, with advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote settings (including the ability to triage, work independently and participate in emergency calls and First Response)

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Remote Area Nurse - Acute / Chronic / Child Health - Maningrida enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply?

For information about the position, please contact Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager, [email protected]  using the subject line: Remote Area Nurse - Acute / Chronic / Child Health - Maningrida enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003