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SalaryAn excellent opportunity to further your career in primary health care!
- Base Salary: $79,326 to $99,586.50 (p.a.)
- Total Effective Package: $94,806 – $122,267 (p.a.)
- Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual Contract Available
- Eligible for $7k Relocation assistance from NTPHN
Why Congress?
For over 50 years, Congress has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in the struggle for justice and equity. Since that time, Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remote communities; Amoonguna, Ntaria (and Wallace Rockhole), Santa Teresa, Utju (Areyonga), Imanpa, Yulara and Mutitjulu.
What’s in it for you?
Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;
- Six (6) weeks’ annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- 15 days professional development/study leave
- Generous salary packaging
- A strong commitment to Professional Development
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
- 7K Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- District allowance and Remote Benefits
- 2 weeks of free, shared accommodation while you settle in
What’s the role?
This position is responsible for providing a high quality and culturally safe comprehensive primary health care to clients accessing Congress Clinics in Alice Springs and Amoonguna Community.
- Providing high quality and professional clinical AHP/nursing care meeting strict confidentiality guidelines.
- Organising follows ups and referrals as necessary, liaising with other community based health programs.
Providing health promotion and education relevant to the presenting clients. - Providing general health care assessment and management relevant to professional and individual scopes of practice.
- Supplying and administer pharmaceutical therapies including vaccines and prescribed pharmaceuticals for common conditions as per the relevant legislation.
Is the role right for you?
- Current registration or enrolment with AHPRA as a Registered/ Nurse with a current nurse immuniser certificate, recognised in the NT, or willingness to acquire same within 6 months of commencement
- Broad clinical experience in a primary or acute health care setting with skills in planning, coordinating and decision making within a clinical setting
- Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment with Aboriginal clients and staff
- Possess an NT Working with Children Check (Ochre Card) and a satisfactory Criminal History Check
What’s it like living in Alice Springs?
A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders. Stunning landscapes, remote communities, and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore. Including the spectacular Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.
If this sounds like a role for you, we want to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the “Apply for this job” link
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Lauren Lester on 08 8982 10***or ***********@ntphn.org.au
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
