Practice Nurse (RN)
Position: Practice Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Location: Wunan Health, Kununurra WA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
Contract Period: 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027
About Us
Wunan Health is a multidisciplinary primary healthcare service based in Kununurra, delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate care to the East Kimberley community and to the many visitors of our magnificent region. As the only GP Practice servicing the region between the Northern Territory border and Broome, we play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our diverse population.
In recent years, Wunan Health has expanded its services with delivery across headspace Kununurra,
an Allied Health program, Advocacy program and KWIC – Kununurra Withdrawal Intervention Centre.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Practice Nurse on a full-time, fixed-term basis. This is a unique opportunity to work in a rewarding rural and remote setting, contributing to comprehensive, patient-centred care.
The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, allied health professionals, and the broader multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical care across a wide range of presentations.
Key Responsibilities
·Provide clinical nursing support within the general practice setting
·Assist with chronic disease management and care planning
·Conduct health assessments, wound care, and immunisations
·Support preventive health initiatives and patient education
·Participate in quality improvement activities
·Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
About You
·Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
·Experience in general practice or primary healthcare (desirable)
·Strong clinical skills and ability to work autonomously
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·Commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly with Aboriginal communities
·Ability to work effectively within a busy, multidisciplinary team
Our attractive remuneration package features;
- Work/life balance
- Competitive salary ($90,000 – $120,000 p.a + superannuation)
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice, incl meal & entertainment card – greatly increasing take-home pay (up to $31,000 tax-free)
- Work in a unique rural and remote setting within modern, spacious, purpose-built facilities
- A supportive and highly skilled collaborative team environment that values its team members greatly
- Professional development, learning opportunities and clinical cultural supervision
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to PracticeManager@wunanhealth.org.au
For further information, please contact 9168 1001.
Applications close: Wednesday 15th July 2026.
We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged (no agency or third-party applications please).
Wunan Health is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
All applicants MUST have full working rights in Australia
Pre-employment requirements
☐ Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 3 months)
☐ Current Australian unrestricted ‘C’ class Driver’s licence
NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
