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SalaryLocation: Cairns servicing Cape York communities (FIFO Monday to Friday)
Status: Full Time Permanent (2 x positions available)
Salary: $104,901 – $114,988 p.a. + 11% superannuation contribution
The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application.
About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.
About the Opportunity
The Practice Nurse will deliver comprehensive nursing services to the people of Cape York, as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position is responsible for the provision of Primary Health Care, health education, early detection of disease, effective management of disease, clinical support and mentorship.
Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A degree qualification in Nursing and current registration with the Australian Health Practice Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Division 1
- Queensland Immunisation Endorsement
- Proven experience as a Practice Nurse or Registered Nurse in a Primary Health Care setting
- Demonstrated experience and competence in clinical problem solving at an advanced level
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate increasingly complex client care across the Primary Health Care continuum
- High level nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence
Why Apunipima?
Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. A career with Apunipima offers unique opportunities and experiences that set it apart from other more mainstream health services. Our people are a committed team, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Queensland's most at risk people. We do this by providing comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that focuses on empowerment, family and community.
Join us as we navigate the exciting challenges and rewards of health care in the diverse and beautiful landscape of Cape York, in partnership with its people, rich history and culture. As Practice Nurse, you will be provided with an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, travel allowance, generous salary packaging opportunities and more!
To apply for this role, submit your cover letter and resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close on Sunday, 21 April 2024.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Sonia Schuh, Operations Manager Primary Health Care, West via 0429 088 *** or ***********@apunipima.org.au.
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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