Registered Nurse
Core
Primary health nursing services focusing on prevention, early detection, and management of complex chronic disease, social and emotional wellbeing, and health problems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Role type
Community Registered Nurse (Aboriginal Health)
Builds
Culturally safe primary health care services, preventative health programs, and chronic disease management for the local Aboriginal community.
Domain
Healthcare / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health / Community Health
Required skills
Clinical nursing assessment, chronic disease management, infection prevention and control, medication administration, immunization procedures, mandatory reporting, cold chain management, community health planning, partnership development
Preferred skills
Post-graduate experience in community/public health, knowledge of social determinants of health, trauma-informed care
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Internet
Responsibilities
Screen patients accessing GP, dental, maternal, and allied health services; administer medications and undertake procedures within scope of practice; manage infection prevention and control policies; ensure appropriate ordering and maintenance of medical supplies; develop health promotion strategies; monitor local Aboriginal health matters and needs; develop partnerships with community groups.
Seniority
Experienced (Sound post-graduate experience)