Remote Area Nurse, Multiple Positions – Various Locations in NT
Core
Deliver comprehensive primary healthcare, acute care, chronic disease management, and health promotion to Aboriginal communities in remote Northern Territory locations.
Role type
Remote Area Nurse (Primary Healthcare)
Builds
Culturally secure primary healthcare services for Aboriginal communities in West Arnhem region
Domain
Healthcare / Remote Area Nursing / Aboriginal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgement, adaptability, teamwork, manual driving, light aircraft travel, 4WD travel, 24-hour on-call roster participation
Preferred skills
Midwifery, Emergency, Child Health, Mental Health, or Primary Health Care qualifications
Technologies
Light aircraft, 4WD
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive primary healthcare across the lifespan; Provide acute care, chronic disease management, health promotion and education; Work within a multidisciplinary team including Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs and visiting specialists; Participate in a 24-hour on-call roster; Travel to homelands and communities by light aircraft and 4WD when required