Registered Nurse - Normanton Primary Health Care Clinic
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Primary Health Care team in Normanton
Summary about this job
Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
Company: Gidgee Healing
Location: Western QLD
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-2483-6193
Fax: +61-2-3665-3310
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Detail information about job Registered Nurse - Normanton Primary Health Care Clinic. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- Great $, 5 weeks annual leave, prof dev, return flights, bonus + salary sac
- Cohesive, supportive and dynamic culture
We currently have a full time position available for a committed and passionate Registered Nurse at the Normanton Primary Health Care Clinic.
Your initiative, ability to deliver client-focused outcomes and genuine empathy for our patients will ensure your success in this role.
ABOUT US:
Gidgee Healing provides a comprehensive and growing range of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander across the areas of Mt Isa, and the North West and Lower Gulf region of Queensland. Our core objective is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people improve their health and wellbeing, whilst continually enhancing the quality and scope of care provided.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The primary function of this position is to provide high quality nursing practice including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.
The Registered Nurse works within a clinical team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally valid primary health care services.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Current unconditional nursing registration through AHPRA;
- A comprehensive understanding of health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes;
- Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
- Demonstrated skill in working in a primary care setting, in particular the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a sound understanding of your role in the cycle of care for a client;
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, confidentiality and record keeping.
THE LIFESTYLE:
Normanton offers a relaxed and casual lifestyle, with a wealth of camping and exploring, scenic national parks as well as pristine river, lake and open water fishing and recreation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close COB Wednesday 1st August 2018
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Taylor on (07) 4743 6681, quoting Ref No. 804411.