1-year fixed-term full-time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Salary is based on experience and is equivalent to the ACT Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Enterprise Agreement
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS) is Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Located in the heart of Canberra, we deliver trusted, holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT and surrounding regions. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in our busy clinical services. The role of the Practice Nurse is to enhance the clinical services offered at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services to the clients.
This exceptionally professional and committed staff member will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Provide clinical care including bloods and specimen collection, ECG’s, assessment and management of wounds, suture removal and administration of medication.
- Attend to full health checks and contribute towards development of chronic disease care plans consistent with set criteria. Attend baby checks. Provide advice, education and referrals as necessary.
- Provide outreach clinical care: Conduct Home Visits. Conduct Palliative Care Visits.
- Vaccine storage management: Maintain the integrity of all immunisations. Understand cold chain management and maintain the cold chain, all Commonwealth Department of Health guidelines in respect to vaccine storage and management, adhere to the policies developed on vaccine storage and management, adhere to all policies and procedures in regards to vaccine storage and management. Ensure adequate supplies of vaccines are always present.
We are looking for exceptionally empathetic and resilient person who:
- has full working rights in Australia
- has a current professional clinical registration inclusive of a police background/ Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 or reciprocal conditions check.
- demonstrates high level of oral and written communication skills including the ability to consult, collaborate, negotiate and interact effectively with individuals from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
- demonstrates a strengths-based, client-centred approach
- has over 3 years of work experience as a Registered Nurse and would be willing to work in rostered shifts at the practice.
- applies culturally safe practices and works respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
- can work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff
- is committed to ongoing learning, culturally safe practices and teamwork
- holds a current driver’s license
If this sounds like you and you have a strong desire to directly contribute to closing the health gap for First Nations people, we can offer
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Free parking on our premises for a stress-free commute; and
• Free gym membership
While this role is being offered initially as a 12 month contract, there is a high likelihood it will transition to an ongoing/permanent position for the right candidate.
Please submit your CV via the link. Applications will get reviewed as they come in. If you have any further queries, please email Suhas Nambiar, HR Officer on 0427 549 171 or email Suhasn@winnunga.org.au
