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 and Family & Community Wellness.

Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model. Mala’la is seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Child Health for our Healthy Under 5’s Program. To be a successful Healthy Under 5’s Nurse, you will be able to promote and provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate health program for the children of Maningrida Community, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders in Maningrida.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the Healthy Under 5’s Program in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality prevention and treatment
• Identify and prioritise Child Health needs by working collaboratively with families and the broader community
• 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, preferably in Child Health
• Remote experience with the ability to participate in on-call roster
• Qualifications and experience directly related to Child Health, preferably in community setting

What’s In It for You?

• Excellent salary RN4 level 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 - Healthy Under 5 - 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