Registered Nurse | Primary Health Care
Location: Far South Coast, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent, part-time or casual opportunities, subject to availability
About the Organisation
An established Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation is seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across regional New South Wales.
The organisation delivers culturally appropriate healthcare and community services, with a strong focus on accessible primary healthcare, preventative health and improving community health outcomes.
About the Role
We are seeking Registered Nurses with an interest or background in primary healthcare to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across community clinics and outreach services.
Working alongside General Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Workers and a multidisciplinary clinical team, you will contribute to preventative health, chronic disease management, health assessments and ongoing patient care.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the local community and contribute to improved health outcomes through a holistic, culturally safe approach to nursing.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care across primary healthcare clinics and outreach services.
- Support GPs and the wider clinical team with patient assessments, treatment plans and ongoing care.
- Assist with chronic disease management, preventative health initiatives and health promotion.
- Undertake clinical observations, wound care, immunisations and other nursing procedures within your scope of practice and competency.
- Support health screening, patient education and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant clinical standards and policies.
- Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive and supportive healthcare environment.
- Promote continuity of care and positive health outcomes for individuals, families and the wider community.
Essential Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated clinical experience and sound nursing assessment skills.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering respectful, patient-centred and culturally safe care.
- Knowledge of clinical documentation, infection prevention and relevant nursing standards.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in general practice, primary healthcare, community nursing or Aboriginal health.
- Experience supporting patients with chronic and complex health conditions.
- Experience in preventative health, immunisation, wound management or health assessments.
- Understanding of the health needs and barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Experience working in regional or rural healthcare settings.
What's on Offer?
- An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to community health and wellbeing.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration and potential salary packaging benefits, subject to the employment arrangements.
- The opportunity to work within regional communities on the Far South Coast of NSW.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are a Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in primary healthcare and make a genuine difference within the community, we welcome your application.
Please submit your CV outlining your clinical experience, qualifications and availability.
Feel free to call or email Dominic on 0403 883 869 /
[email protected]
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