Nurse - Practice Nurse

Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation is keen to hear from suitably skilled and experienced people interested in being employed to work at its Coledale (Tamworth) clinic in the role of Practice Nurse. In joining our Aboriginal Medical Service, you can potentially reap the benefits of a “green-change” while also making a genuine contribution to Closing the Gap initiatives.

The Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation provides Aboriginal Medical Services in Quirindi, Coledale (Tamworth) and surrounding localities. We are a multi-disciplinary service working with and within our communities to provide high standards of care.

Do you want to:

• make a difference to the Aboriginal and communities in Tamworth and Quirindi?
• work as part of an experienced team supporting the delivery of high-quality services?
• Provide day-to-day leadership ensuring clinical nursing practice and patient care is consistent with all applicable standards and procedures?
• Have a positive impact on the organisation and the community?

We are keen to employ a Registered Nurse with at least 2+ years practical nursing experience (post-grad). 

What we are looking for:

• Working with Children Check – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment.
• NSW Police History Check – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment.
• Covid Vaccination – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment.
• Degree in Nursing, combined with practical experience.
• An understanding of Medicare Items numbers (MBS items)
• An understanding of chronic disease in general practice and the associated patient management plans (desirable)
• Willingness to engage and work effectively with Aboriginal communities.
• Capacity to identify opportunities for extending or improving program service delivery.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills in all forms for all purposes
• Effective time management and personal organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• First Aid or willingness to obtain – must be supplied prior to commencing employment with updates provided during the period of employment.
• Experience working within and Aboriginal Medical Service or a General Practice environment (desirable)
• An understanding of Aboriginal Health (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated professional with a passion for working in the community.
• Team orientated.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure.

Contact us today if this sounds of interest to you and you would like to discuss the role, call the Practice Manager Katy Brett on 0418 233 ***.

In joining Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and conditions, as well as tax / salary packaging benefits.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications is 15 March 2024