About the Opportunity

Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (UHS) is seeking a registered nurse for a permanent contract at our central health precinct located 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.

VISA SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Understanding of and experience with Aboriginal community controlled health sector preferred, but for clinicians 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 starting at $126,789.00, plus superannuation

additional 25% - 32.5% pa on call allowance (paid on full-time hours including during paid leave) in lieu of overtime/penalty rates

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; novated leasing and superannuation

Rostering conditions

a “swing cycle”/roster of 6 weeks working on site followed by 2 weeks leave

cost of air/road travel to from site paid by UHS for each swing, if requested

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 2024.

About You

To be considered for a nursing role with UHS you must:

Hold AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with minimum 5 years experience

have sound and well established primary health care skills

participate in an on-call roster, as first and second responder to meet community emergency needs (A&E experience preferred)

demonstrate sound understanding of the challenges a remote clinician faces 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 an Ambulance on unsealed roads

current Advanced Life Support (ALS/ALS2) accreditation

undertake other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the management in accordance with your skills and qualification.

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

This position requires direct contact with patients/clients or blood and body substances so are considered “Category A” under the Staff Immunisation for Vaccine Preventable Diseases. To protect our vulnerable community and our staff, successful candidates will be required to maintain up to date vaccinations as detailed in the policy.

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 900-1000 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, 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

Please submit your application, including a current resume with covering letter detailing the qualifications, experience and values you bring to this vital role. 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 earlier.

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

For further information, contact Yvette 08 8956 9875 or email [email protected]

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