Remote Area Nurse – Yirrkala, Employer: Laynhapuy Homelands Aborginal Corporation, Work Type/s: Full Time, Classification/s: Care & Support Work, Health Care & Promotion, Indigenous, Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP), Location: Regional NT, Laynha is a well-established and reputable Indigenous organisation based in Yirrkala on the east coast of Arnhem Land (near Nhulunbuy) which provides health services to Yolngu residents in 30 Homelands. Our region is one of the most beautiful and vibrant areas in Australia and has excellent facilities. It is a great place to live and work.

What kind of person are you? You will have strong personal values such as compassion, a high level of personal integrity and a commitment to ethical behaviour and social justice. You have the knack of being able to communicate cross-culturally with people about primary health so that they understand its importance. You are confident, calm, self-resilient, independent thinking with a robust sense of humour and a willingness to learn. You aren't a "know-it-all" and you don't take yourself too seriously.

What will I need to succeed: You have a nursing degree and probably post-graduate studies in Primary Heath. You will have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse Division 1. You are probably a member of a relevant professional organization. You have competencies in remote accident and emergency procedures and protocols. You understand contemporary issues in Primary Health and Indigenous Health. You have demonstrated competencies in working cross-culturally, negotiation, oral and written communication. You demonstrate sound and mature judgement in complex and difficult environments.

Benefits include 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, subsidized modern housing, annual travel assistance allowance, no weekend work, relocation assistance and a commitment to professional development. You are also able to access salary sacrifice arrangements, including increased tax free benefit of up to $34,000 and tax free holiday accommodation and meals.

Interested You can obtain an Information Package or talk further about the position by contacting Ms Lauren Roberts, Acting Manager Health

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Email at: lauren.roberts@laynhapuy.com.au