Remote Area Nurse (RAN)
Core
Senior clinician providing comprehensive primary healthcare, emergency care, and community health programs in a remote Aboriginal community.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Remote Area)
Builds
Primary healthcare services, emergency stabilization, and community health programs for Aboriginal populations.
Domain
Healthcare / Remote Aboriginal Community Services
Required skills
Registered Nursing (AHPRA), Emergency Care, Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health Support, Palliative Care, Clinical Governance, Team Leadership, Cultural Safety, Health Education
Preferred skills
Remote/Aboriginal nursing experience, Self-directed work style, Quality Improvement focus
Technologies
Communicare (SHS Clinical Information System)
Responsibilities
Deliver primary healthcare assessments and GP Management Plans; Provide emergency care and coordinate medical evacuations; Manage child, family, antenatal, and sexual health services; Lead preventive health screening and community programs; Ensure compliance with clinical governance and safety policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC