About The Role – Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) or Registered Nurse
Our deadly Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP) / Registered Nurses (RN) provides high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in the Greater Darwin Area.
Key Information
- Position Type: Casual
- Location: Various DDHS clinics
- Salary Range: $75,251 to $110,813 per annum (RN 2.1 to 3.3), $74,007 to $96,681 per annum (AHP 2.1 to 3.4)
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor of Nursing and/or Certificate IV in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice).
- Current registration as an AHP/ Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in providing Primary Health Care, utilising standard treatment manuals.
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
- Demonstrated, well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills including with the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
- Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team, with strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including experience using the Microsoft suite of applications and clinical practice software.
What to talk this role through some more? Give Cheniqua Rocco (Senior Manager – Clinical Operations) a call on 08 8942 5400 or email at cheniqua.rocco@ddhs.org.au.
More About Working at DDHS
Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.
Danila Dilba offers employees:
- 6 weeks annual leave
- 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave)
- Career development and training opportunities
- Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options
Employment with us is subject to:
Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
- Current driver’s licence.
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.
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