Pathology / Lab Technician (Enrolled Nurse)

About the Opportunity

The Pathology / Laboratory Technician (Enrolled Nurse) will work as a member of a clinical team including a GP, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Registered Nurses to provide medical support services to community members, predominantly in area of pathology collection, data entry, processing, daily clinical equipment checks/readiness, coordination of scheduled clinical equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies. This role will be predominantly Clinic based, however the Technician may at times support outreach services such as vaccination drives.  Located at our central health precinct 270 kilometres NE of Alice Springs, our goal is the provide the highest standard of primary health care to the Alywarr communities, the First Nations people of Utopia Homelands. We have modern infrastructure, exceptional team members, comprehensive benefits, conditions and pay. Our greatest asset is our Aboriginal Traditional Owners and our Aboriginal staff, who give wonderful guidance and support in every aspect of our service. 

Understanding of and experience with Aboriginal community controlled health sector preferred, but for candidates new to remote work in this sector, cultural training and assistance is available.

Benefits

UHS offers some of the most comprehensive employment benefits in Australia:

Salary

• base salary $73,125 - $79,599 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation
• additional 24% pa on call support allowance (paid on full-time hours including during paid leave)
• retention bonuses from 3% to 8% (increasing over time)
• annual salary increases
• comprehensive salary packaging which may include everyday living; meals and entertainment; mortgage and loans; electronic devices; novated leasing and superannuation

Conditions 

• 6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Additional leave for remote workers
• monthly rostered day off for full-time employees
• paid relocation assistance (if required)

Free Accommodation in the Urapuntja Health Precinct 

• comfortable fully furnished accommodation situated in our beautiful and quiet Ghost Gum country
• free mobile broadband and landline phone service
• free utilities including power and water
• fenced yard (pets permitted)

Employee entitlements are subject to the Urapuntja Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2018-2022.

About You

To be considered for this pathology role with UHS you must have:

• As a minimum, Certificate III in Pathology Collections and minimum 2 years previous experience in venepuncture.  Enrolled Nurses with AHPRA registration and vaccination/pathology experience highly regarded. 
• demonstrated attention to detail and ability to undertake scheduled maintenance on clinical equipment and ordering of supplies on a scheduled basis
• demonstrate sound understanding of the challenges of working and living in a remote area
• have demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe and appropriate manner
• respect for Aboriginal culture and/or the willingness to engage and learn
• have demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe and appropriate manner
• demonstrate strong respect and support for fellow workers, the desire to step up when required and work as a team player
• be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all staff, stakeholders and community members
• demonstrate ability to maintain electronic patient databases such as Communicare
• hold current Australian manual ‘C’ Class drivers’ licence or international equivalent with demonstrated skills to drive on unsealed roads 
• undertake other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the management in accordance with your skills and qualification.

National Police Clearance (within 3 months), approved COVID-19 vaccination and NT Ochre Card (working with children) is mandatory for these positions.  We will assist with application and cost of checks.

Our Footprint and Facilities:

The Urapuntja Health Service is in Amengernterneah, 23 km north of Arlparra, off the Sandover Highway. Our Health Service team (comprising Clinical and Mental Health and Wellbeing Teams) provide services through our main clinic and Wellbeing Centre at Amengernterneah and as a mobile, outreach team, visiting 600-800 residents of 16 Homeland communities.  The Health Service is set in an area of natural beauty, with comfortable accommodation for our staff including a well-equipped and modern clinic, a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre, men and women’s centres, a mechanical workshop, and a gym. We are an organisation that values our staff, and we provide excellent conditions to acknowledge the important work that our health professionals, support staff and employees do.

How to Apply

Your application is to be submitted via this Seek advertisement and must include:

• a covering letter highlighting your related experience working in a similar role and your interest in this particular role
• a comprehensive resume detailing your previous experience and qualifications

Applications welcomed immediately. Advertisement may close if suitable applicants are identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Check out our website at https://www.urapuntja.org.au/