Deliver comprehensive primary health care in Gunbalanya

Are you a Remote Area Nurse who loves the variety of comprehensive primary health care? Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation is looking for a Remote Area Nurse to join our team at the Gunbalanya Health Centre.

As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), Red Lily is guided by community – Aboriginal people are at the centre of decisions about their health. We deliver culturally safe primary health care across West Arnhem, supporting strong communities, culture and connection to Country.

About Gunbalanya

Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) is a remote Aboriginal community of around 1,350 people in Arnhem Land, about 60 km north-east of Jabiru and 320 km east of Darwin. Kunwinjku is the main language. The community is reached by road via the Arnhem Highway, although the East Alligator River crossing can close during the wet season.

Gunbalanya is a dry community with a 25-metre pool, arts and crafts centre, sports oval, basketball courts and youth centre.

More information about our communities is available at https://redlily.org.au/community-profiles/

You'll be connected with Red Lily's other health centres in Jabiru, Minjilang and Warruwi.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Health Centre Manager, you'll manage client care throughout the lifespan – treating illness, promoting wellbeing, providing education and encouraging community health action.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing comprehensive primary health care within a multidisciplinary team
- Delivering care coordination, case management, recall systems and priority health programs
- Supporting evidence-based clinical care and helping eligible clients access MBS items and health incentive programs
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation,



patient records and health information systems
- Delivering culturally protected, person-centred care that builds health literacy and self-management
- Working closely with Aboriginal Health Practitioners as key providers of culturally appropriate care
- Supporting orientation of new staff, students and visiting clinicians, including infection control and cold chain standards
- Participating in the 24-hour on-call roster and delivering acute and emergency care

About You

You're a confident, adaptable clinician with sound judgement, who enjoys working autonomously and as part of a close team in a remote setting.

You'll bring:

- Eligibility for AHPRA registration as a general Registered Nurse, with a relevant post-basic qualification
- Extensive Remote Area Nursing experience and an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team
- A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal health, cultural safety and the social determinants of health
- Knowledge of Primary Health Care programs and the legislation governing remote practice
- A commitment to quality improvement, WHS, education and professional development
- Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, written, verbal and IT skills, and willingness to use health IT systems
- A current full Australian driver's licence and full rights to work in Australia

Highly Regarded

- Tertiary or post-basic qualifications in Midwifery, Child Health, Emergency Care,



Mental Health or Primary Health Care
- Previous Remote Area Nursing experience

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive salary of $123,800 – $134,300 per annum plus super (based on experience)

✅ Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year (including meals and entertainment)

✅ Refurbished accommodation with all utilities included

✅ Relocation assistance*

✅ Penalty rates, on-call allowances and remote incentives

✅ Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOIL) allowance – three trips per year valued at $1,000 each

✅ Six weeks annual leave plus three additional paid Christmas shutdown days

✅ Professional development support and study opportunities

✅ Supportive Health Centre Manager and strong clinical governance

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

✅ Meaningful work improving health outcomes for families in Gunbalanya

*Relocation assistance is subject to approval and funding availability.

Employment Requirements

All appointments are subject to:

- National Criminal History Check
- NT Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE Card)
- Relevant registrations and licences

This role requires travel to remote communities by vehicle and light aircraft.

Red Lily Health Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ready to Apply?

Send us your current resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you'd like to join our Gunbalanya team.

For more information, visit www.redlily.org.au or email ••••@redlily.org.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable applicants may be progressed before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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