Address- The heart of Arnhem Land
- Salary $121k- $135k based on experience
- A flexible working schedule, based in Darwin with fly-in fly-out (FIFO) commitment
Why Mala’la?
Mala’la is a respected & accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 2,800 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Youth Services, Aged & Community Care, Community Wellness, Drug & Alcohol Services and Stronger Communities for Children.
What’s the role?
Mala’la Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. As the Tuberculosis (TB) Program Nurse, you will facilitate the implementation of TB program activities in Maningrida and surrounding homelands/outstations. This is a unique position funded by the Menzies School of Health Research through the Remote Aboriginal Communities Ending TB (REACT) Project. The TB Program Nurse will work collaboratively with Mala’la, the Northern Territory Centre for Disease Control and Menzies School of Health Research
Mala’la Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Maningrida, NT. As the Tuberculosis (TB) Program Nurse, you will facilitate the implementation of TB program activities in Maningrida and surrounding homelands/outstations. This is a unique position funded by the Menzies School of Health Research through the Remote Aboriginal Communities Ending TB (REACT) Project. The TB Program Nurse will work collaboratively with Mala’la, the Northern Territory Centre for Disease Control and Menzies School of Health Research
What’s In It for You?
- A flexible working schedule, based in Darwin with fly-in fly-out (FIFO) commitment
- 12-months contract with likelihood of renewal for an additional 12 months
- Flights provided
- Fully subsidised accommodation provided in Maningrida
- Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
- 11% Superannuation
- Clinical support and education about TB management provided by REACT team
- Ability to plan your year ahead by negotiating dates that work for you
- Work with a committed and passionate team
Is the role right for you?The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.To apply, please ensure that you have the following:
- Current AHPRA Registration and Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse
- Current Remote Emergency Care Course certificate and/or Advance Life Support certificate
- Current accredited Immunisation certificate (recognised in the NT) or working towards same
- Medicines Management module (within the last 12 months)
- Minimum 3 years broad nursing experience post registration, with advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to remote settings (including the ability to triage, work independently and participate in emergency calls and First Response)
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check
- Current NT Working with Children Clearance
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.
