About our organisation

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that was established in July 2014 to operate residential care facilities and community care programs in the Northern Territory.

ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River. It’s our goal to offer opportunity and choice so individuals can live life in all its fullness.  

About the role

Opened in 2015, Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care facility is located in Mutitjulu, the heart of Uluru and currently has 19 residents. Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya is a welcoming and comfortable space where the emotional, spiritual and cultural beliefs of our residents are at the centre of everything we do. Mutitjulu is located a 20 minute drive from Yulara. Yulara is the resort town and has a range of facilities including restaurants, a supermarket, a bank, post office and cafes. Staff accommodation is provided in Yulara and the resort and there is transport available to and from the centre.

We now have a full time permanent opportunity for an experienced RN to join our team at Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care facility. Reporting to the Service Manager, this is a key role within the team and will provide leadership and clinical advice to Enrolled Nursing and Personal Care Assisting staff. As the RN, you will also ensure resident care is assessed, planned and implemented, and progress is evaluated in accordance with the ARRCS model of care and takes into consideration each individual’s physical, social, emotional and clinical needs. 

About your skills and experience

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years clinical experience within an aged care facility
• Advanced working knowledge of contemporary nursing practice
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including experience supervising small teams
• Practical knowledge and experience undertaking clinical assessments and developing appropriate care plans
• An ability to undertake manual handling
• Prior experience working in a remote location and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Must have a current National Police Check, OCHRE card, 2020 Influenza vaccination and NT Drivers’ License or a willingness to obtain prior to commencing

About our benefits and perks

As ARRCS is a Not for Profit organisation, we have great benefits including;

• CBB Salary Packaging - Tax-free money to pay debts such as Rent & Mortgage
• Accommodation, utilities and meals when on shift are all provided
• Annual location allowance
• 5% leave loading
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Wellness & Employee Support Services
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 

ARRCS Reconciliation Action Plan

Our Vision for Reconciliation is to advocate for First Nations people through our services in a way that empowers self-determination for economic, social, and cultural development. We will be unified in creating a place of belonging and respecting the connections First Nations peoples have to communities, lands, and cultures in the Northern Territory and beyond. At ARRCS, we seek to work in ways that reflect our commitment to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First People and to treat their cultures and beliefs with respect. We believe in coming together as one to ensure First Nations communities from Darwin to Kaltukatjara (Docker River) receive the quality services, comfort, and care to which all Australians deserve.