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 2,800 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged Care & Community Services, Family & Community Wellness Services and Drug & Alcohol Services. 

Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. We are currently seeking a RAN with an interest/experience in Acute & Emergency Care.

To be a successful applicant, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate client centred care to the people of Maningrida Community, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the Primary Health Care Programs in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality prevention and treatment
• Provide a culturally safe, competent and comprehensive care
• Develop and maintain a strong referral pathway
• Work with the broader team including external agencies 

Essential Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Min 5 years broad nursing experience post registration and 3 years working in a primary health related field in a remote context
• Qualifications and experience directly related to the relevant role, preferably in a community setting
• Remote experience with the ability to participate in on-call roster

What’s In It for You?

• Excellent Salary with Salary Sacrifice options
• Permanent and long term locum positions
• Rentention allowance $10k/annum
• Fully subsidised accommodation provided
• Relocation Assistance & Travel Allowance available to eligible candidates
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work with a committed and passionate team

How to apply?

For information about the position, please contact Lesley Woolf, Executive Health Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Remote Area Nurse - Chronic Disease - 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