Remote Area Nurse

Why Marthakal Homelands Health Service? MHHS, situated on Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island), is a mobile Yolngu Medical Service covering 15,000 square kilometres in remote East Arnhem Land with a population around 300. There are 29 homelands in the Marthakal Homelands region, for which the medical service is on 24‑hour emergency call. Being a mobile medical service means that the health team travels in small planes and manual four‑wheel drive vehicles to conduct clinics out on the homelands. What medical equipment cannot be packed can’t be taken, so compact, sturdy anti‑shock equipment is used. Benefits Excellent RN salary of $120,000 – $130,000 per annum plus superannuation. Ability to salary package up to $15,900 pa plus a further $2,650 pa on meals and entertainment. 7 weeks’ annual leave. Up to $8,000 relocation and repatriation support (eligibility as per MHHS policies). Isolation allowance of $1,600 (before tax) payable on completion of 4 months’ work (maximum of 3 isolation allowances per year). Housing and utility package. Short‑term contracts considered. Role The Registered Nurse identifies the needs and provides evidence‑based nursing care to people of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families, and communities in homelands, in an effective and timely manner with an expected health outcome. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team comprising on‑site and remote GPs, AHPs, AHW trainees, Health Services Manager, and other non‑clinical staff, so as to achieve goals and health outcomes for Homelands clients. Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care; educate for assigned health programs portfolio (Chronic Disease, Child Health, Women’s Health, Mental Health); and participate in routine service delivery of vaccinations to the homeland’s community. Mentor Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHW) trainees, support AHPs and AHW trainees as the primary health carers within the community, and work to build stronger communities. Use skills and knowledge to deliver quality health care and meet all legal obligations. Support and participate in all initiatives and change processes that aim to improve service delivery. Travel by manual 4WD/light aircraft required. Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification degree and current registration with AHPRA. Current REC, MEC, BLS, ALS, Immunization, Pharmacotherapeutics certifications or willingness to obtain the certifications within 6 months of employment. Ideally experience working and living in a remote Indigenous community, which is an alcohol‑free environment. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people for whom English is not their first language. Demonstrated ability and experience to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a small, remote Aboriginal Controlled Health Service delivering primary and dental health care. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of social determinants of health issues affecting Aboriginal people. Current manual driver’s licence, current Working with Children clearance (OCHRE Card) and current criminal history check. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, demonstrating efficient time management skills. Living in Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island) The advantages of living and working in remote East Arnhem Land are varied and interesting and provide a pathway to develop skills in chronic disease, tropical medicine, Aboriginal health, and rural health, which could not be experienced in other regions of Australia. You are able to enhance your emergency medicine skills, whilst contributing to improved health outcomes for the Marthakal Homelands region. The challenges are as diverse as the landscape, but the opportunities to achieve your professional and lifestyle goals are immense. If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the ‘Apply for this job’ link. For further information, please contact Lauren Lester on or #J-18808-Ljbffr