South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, providing Health and Wellbeing and relevant services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Shoalhaven area.

THE ROLE

The Registered Nurse provides clinical care within a primary healthcare setting, with a focus on bridging the gap between mainstream health services and the Aboriginal Community.

Please note that applications for this position close on Thursday, 3rd August 2025.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Minimum two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.

Experience in immunisation and cold chain management.

A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a strong commitment to improving their health outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and provide them with culturally safe and sensitive services.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.

Proficiency in documentation writing, with demonstrated ability to develop, organize and maintain accurate clinical records and reports.

Demonstrated computer proficiency, including use of all Microsoft Office applications, clinical record and data systems.

Highly developed organisational skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands.

Effective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision-making skills.

Ability to treat clients/families with dignity, displaying calmness and humility.

Client-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs. Always displays professionalism, especially in difficult situations.

Able to adapt communication style to deal with diverse audiences

Current Working with Children Check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration and National Police Check.

Current Drivers Licence.

Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is an inherent requirement of this role, to ensure that SCMSAC fulfils its WHS obligations. The incumbent must remain up to date with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) national advice regarding vaccines and booster shots.

DESIRABLE

Aboriginality*

Experience using Communicare.

Experience with venipuncture

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

Applications must address the key competencies set out in the selection criteria. For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please visit www.southcoastams.org.au or email Human Resources on [email protected]. Alternatively, if you apply via Seek you will be sent the relevant paperwork via email - please check your inbox.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement.

* Aboriginal Designated Positions. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement and racial discrimination is a prohibition as outlined under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Proof of Aboriginality must be provided at interview.