Public Health Nurse Job In Yarrabah, Cairns

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (GYHSAC) is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse. About us GYHSAC is the Community controlled Indigenous health provider to over Residents of Yarrabah: Australia's largest First Nations community. Located east of Cairns - less than an hour drive from the city centre. GYHSAC is a cornerstone of the Yarrabah Community and strives to provide culturally appropriate, autonomous primary health services initiated, planned, and governed by the community through their elected Aboriginal Board of Directors. The Position The Yarrabah Public Health Program is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the Yarrabah Aboriginal community through proactive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based public health initiatives. The program plays a critical role in disease outbreak management and response, ensuring timely contact tracing, containment, treatment and community communication during health events. Key service areas also include the provision of comprehensive sex education at the local primary and high school, running and management of the Yarrabah Barrier Protection Program and consultation, treatment, and contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). Skills and experience Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control, cultural identity, practices and beliefs Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Clinical knowledge and expertise in delivering nursing care and services within a primary health care setting Interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills capable of influencing outcomes, including the ability to communicate effectively within an Indigenous community setting AHPRA registration and a commitment to complying with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Competencies, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia Agreement with and commitment to observing and upholding organisational mission, vision, and values and their application to this position Teamwork & Cooperation In support of Gurriny's culture of cooperation, productivity and safety, you will be highly motivated to share your knowledge and expertise to support continuous quality improvement in clinical services. In the true spirit of teamwork, you will also be willing and able to contribute to the capability development of your peers, students, graduates, junior nurses, and Health Workers. Other position requirements Availability during clinic hours (8:00am - 4:30pm), Monday to Friday Commitment to maintaining ongoing CPR certification Current Queensland driver licence Employment with GYHSAC requires you to have Australian citizenship, or to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand, or to have a valid visa that provides work rights. Will contribute to continuous quality improvement in clinical services. Benefits You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive salary-sacrifice options designed to reduce tax and increase take-home pay, travel allowance to help with your daily commute, generous leave arrangements including 'birthday leave' and additional gazetted 'special holidays' for commemorative purposes, lifestyle-friendly hours that won't interfere with weekends, cultural and organisational orientation, strong and established ACCHO leadership. GYHSAC recognises and celebrates the diversity of our community, including in cultural backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and experiences. We acknowledge employees who come from different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and non-Indigenous employees including those from linguistically diverse backgrounds, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all. Please provide your resume and covering letter. Applications received after Friday 1 August may not be considered. How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Public Health Nurse? How many years' experience do you have as a registered nurse? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? #J-18808-Ljbffr