Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal owned and controlled health organisation operating on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in the far north west of South Australia. Across this area, we operate seven clinics, an aged care facility and assorted health related programs including aged care, sexual health, environmental health, smoking cessation, dental, women's health, male health, children's health and mental health.
When you join Nganampa Health, you are joining a community of primary health care professionals, united by our desire to make a difference. We learn and experience something new every day, and we are supported by the professionalism and spirit of our colleagues and our organisation.
Widely recognised as being an exemplar Aboriginal health service in the country, here at Nganampa Health we understand the power of every small step we make to support the health of our community. We embrace the diversity of our challenge and thrive on the rewards that come with it.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
Nganampa Health Council now has multiple opportunities for Locum Nurses to join their clinical teams, based on the APY Lands, remote South Australia. These opportunities are open to candidates from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand as you will operate on a FIFO contract basis for periods from two-six weeks, as required.
Please note: If New Zealand based, Nganampa can only accommodate flights to and from Auckland.
Whilst on the APY Lands, you will be responsible for delivering primary health care according to the CARPA Standard Treatment Manual, and assisting in the early detection and management of chronic illness as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Working under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinical Service Manager, some of your areas of responsibility will include:
On offer is an extremely attractive salary package including cash benefits of $175,000 – 181,000 with additional grossed up non-cash benefits estimated at $42,000!
Successful candidates will also be supplied with rent-free modern accommodation in APY Lands communities for the duration of your contract, including electricity and gas!
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Candidates need to be adaptable and flexible individuals who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation's objectives and values. Your ability to communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team will be a must.
Individuals who are open to change, accepting of Aboriginal people, comfortable living in a remote environment and who are willing to learn the ways of the people will be well suited to these roles. The ability to work under Aboriginal management and control will also be highly regarded, as will a demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, the principles of Primary Health Care and relevant legislation. No two days will be the same and as a result, highly resourceful candidates will thrive!
To be considered, you will:
These positions are based in busy community clinics that are open from 9 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nurses do provide an after-hours on-call service, and you will require advanced nursing clinical skills including excellent clinical assessment skills and confidence in managing diversity in presentations — trauma, acute and chronic medical conditions — across all age groups.
The successful candidates must also be willing to undergo a Police Check and a Working With Children Check and provide immunisation documentation compliant with the recommendations from The Australian Immunisation Handbook for Health Care Workers who work in remote Indigenous communities. A manual driver's licence is essential and it would be advantageous to have experience with 4WD vehicles.
If you are looking for a locum opportunity, have a diverse background in clinical experience, including in clinical acute medicine, A&E, paediatrics and/or Aboriginal health care - then we want to hear from you!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will close at 5:00pm on Friday 19th October 2018.
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