Job Description
Introduction
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Are you committed to providing compassionate, culturally safe 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!
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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
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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 setting, and supporting our organisational standards and accreditation.
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Description
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About the Role
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You will:
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Work collaboratively with all members of Primary Care Services to provide day-to-day client care
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Work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of high quality and culturally safe client care and contribute to the smooth running of the clinic
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Liaise with and broker services between clients and internal and external stakeholders as necessary
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Provide health education and services to clients on issues of some complexity, including chronic conditions self-management
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Perform tasks of a sensitive nature including the provision of health information requiring the exercise of judgement, initiative and confidentiality.
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Maintain a positive and harmonious working relationship and actively contribute to organisational activities
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Participate in personal and professional development activities
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Ensure compliance with a range of administrative practices which support Primary Care Services and Nunkuwarrin Yunti as an Organisation, including accreditation.
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About You
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You bring:
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Complete qualification in Diploma of Nursing or Cert IV
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Current AHPRA Registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) or AHP)
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AHPRA registered AHP or completed Cert IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
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Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary issues facing Aboriginal people and the impacts these issues have on Indigenous Australian societies and cultures and health
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Experience using computer software, especially Patient Information Recall Systems and other databases.
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Well-developed clinical skills and a sound knowledge of best practice approaches to comprehensive primary health care.
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Organisational skills, self-confidence and the ability to work independently and autonomously, assess priorities, organise workload and meet deadlines
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Ability to resolve conflict, solve problems and negotiate outcomes.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisational staff, and other providers.
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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.
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Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to workplace diversity, workplace participation, Work Health and Safety
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Skills And Experiences
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Desirable:
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Experience working within a Community Controlled Health Service.
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Significant experience in care planning (including but not limited to, the preparation of wellness plans, asthma and diabetes cycle of care plans).
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Knowledge of existing social / health issues within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Knowledge of contemporary Aboriginal culture and societies and aspirations of Aboriginal people.
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Experience using the Communicare patient recall information system.
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Experience in continuous quality improvement activities including clinical file auditing
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Why Nunkuwarrin Yunti?
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At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.
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We offer:
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A culturally safe, values-led workplace
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Child Safe Organisation commitment
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2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas
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Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
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Flexible working arrangements
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Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
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An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace
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Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.
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We are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications, so please send through quickly.
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0.6 FTE | Fixed Term Contract until 28/6/2027 (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
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Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now.
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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.
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📌 Enrolled Nurse / Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care Services (South Australia)
🏢 Elmo Cloud Hr & Payroll
📍 South Australia