The Growem Up Strongwan (GUS) Program is a culturally safe, family-centred maternal, infant and child health program designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families from pregnancy through the early years of a child’s life. The program aims to improve the health, wellbeing, confidence and resilience of mothers, babies, children and families by providing holistic, strengths-based support that addresses both clinical and social determinants of health.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides culturally safe, family-centred nursing care to women, babies, children and families participating in the Growem Up Strongwan (GUS) Program. Working as part of an integrated Maternal, Infant, Women’s and Child Health team, the RN supports healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, early childhood development and family wellbeing through Wurli based and outreach activities, health promotion and coordinated care.

The RN works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members to ensure families receive holistic and coordinated care across the continuum from pregnancy through early childhood.

Position Requirements

Essential:
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in primary health care,



child health, maternal health, women’s health or community nursing.
• Understanding of culturally secure and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Current NT Driver’s License.
• National police records check and working with children’s clearance

Desirable:
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Child Health, Maternal Health or Primary Health Care qualifications.
• Experience in remote or rural health settings.
• Immunization certification.
• Knowledge of Communicare or similar clinical information systems.

Application Process

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To apply, please email **@wurli.org.au or submit your application online.

For enquiries, contact the Human Resources team on 08 8972 9***.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply!!!

📌 Registered Nurse (GUS) (Katherine)
🏢 Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
📍 Katherine