Registered Nurse

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service – Gladstone QLD

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service Limited (GRAICCHS), trading as Nhulundu Health Service, provides a comprehensive range of primary health care, aged care and community support services across the Gladstone and Central Queensland region.

We are seeking a motivated experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about making a difference in health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, to join our multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community.

Why Join Us?

At Nhulundu, we know that great nurses deserve a workplace that supports both their career and their wellbeing. We offer:

• Monday to Friday roster – no weekends, shift work or public holidays
• 8:30 am to 5:00 pm working hours
• Monthly RDO (Rostered Day Off)
• Birthday Leave - Paid Day Off
• Generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A meaningful role where you can build lasting relationships with clients and families
• The opportunity to contribute to Closing the Gap and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• A welcoming workplace with a strong commitment to cultural safety and community-led care

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive primary health care services while working closely with GPs and a multidisciplinary team to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

More specifically, this role will focus on key activities, including but not limited to:

• Deliver comprehensive primary health care services including triage, health assessments, wound care, immunisations and routine clinical procedures.
• Support chronic disease management through client assessments, care planning, monitoring and follow-up.
• Provide health promotion, education and preventative health initiatives to individuals, families and the broader community.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with GPs, specialists, hospitals and other health providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain safe clinical practices, including infection control, medication management and vaccine cold chain management.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and support Medicare billing requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of service delivery.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes for clients.
• Contributing to a positive team environment by mentoring students and colleagues, participating in quality improvement activities and maintaining professional standards.

What we are looking for:

You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a community-focused environment and values culturally safe care, who meet the following criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nursewith no conditions or undertakings
• A bachelor's degree in Science - Nursing (or higher)
• Demonstrated clinical experience in Primary Health Care with strong assessment and nursing skills
• Experience in clinical or primary health care nursing
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• A commitment to culturally respectful practice
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence
• A satisfactory Criminal History Check
• A current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working within a primary health care or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service environment.
• Immunisation endorsement and experience.
• Experience in chronic disease management and health promotion programs.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and other clinical software.

Pre-employment checks, including a National Criminal History Check, LCS2 and reference checks, will be required.

GRAICCHS is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment.

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