Enrolled Nurse / Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care Services
Posted: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 03/10/2026
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Wakefield St, Adelaide
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Are you committed to providing compassionate, culturally secure care? Enjoy working with a team to support community members in accessing vital health services? Join us as an Enrolled Nurse / Aboriginal Health Practitioner in Primary Care and make a difference!
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to access services, guided by our values of
Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency
.
We are seeking a dedicated Enrolled Nurse / Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Services. You will work with the team to deliver high-quality, culturally safe care, support clients with health education and chronic condition management, and build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. Your role will also involve maintaining confidentiality, contributing to a positive team environment, and supporting our organisational standards and accreditation.
Job Description
About the Role
You will:
Work collaboratively with all members of Primary Care Services to provide day-to-day client care
Work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of high quality and culturally safe client care and contribute to the smooth running of the clinic
Liaise with and broker services between clients and internal and external stakeholders as necessary
Provide health education and services to clients on issues of some complexity, including chronic conditions self-management




Perform tasks of a sensitive nature including the provision of health information requiring the exercise of judgement, initiative and confidentiality.
Maintain a positive and harmonious working relationship and actively contribute to organisational activities
Participate in personal and professional development activities
Ensure compliance with a range of administrative practices which support Primary Care Services and Nunkuwarrin Yunti as an Organisation, including accreditation.
About You
You bring:
Complete qualification in Diploma of Nursing or Cert IV
Current AHPRA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) or AHP )
AHPRA registered AHP or completed Cert IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary issues facing Aboriginal people and the impacts these issues have on Indigenous Australian societies and cultures and health
Experience using computer software, especially Patient Information Recall Systems and other databases.
Well-developed clinical skills and a sound knowledge of best practice approaches to comprehensive primary health care.
Organisational skills, self-confidence and the ability to work independently and autonomously, assess priorities, organise workload and meet deadlines
Ability to resolve conflict, solve problems and negotiate outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisational staff, and other providers.




Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally, with a wide range of people from Aboriginal communities, government and other agencies, committees and other bodies.
Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to workplace diversity, workplace participation, Work Health and Safety
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience working within a Community Controlled Health Service.
Significant experience in care planning (including but not limited to, the preparation of wellness plans, asthma and diabetes cycle of care plans).
Knowledge of existing social / health issues within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Knowledge of contemporary Aboriginal culture and societies and aspirations of Aboriginal people.
Experience using the Communicare patient recall information system.
Experience in continuous quality improvement activities including clinical file auditing
At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.
We offer:
A culturally safe, values-led workplace
Child Safe Organisation commitment
2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace
Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.
0.6 FTE | Fixed Term Contract until 28/6/2027 (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
NOTE: Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Equal Opportunity Employer and open to all applicants, however we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a Child Safe Organisation.
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📌 Enrolled Nurse / Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care Services (Adelaide)
🏢 Nunkuwarrin Yunti of SA
📍 Adelaide