Aboriginal Nurse Practitioner
Aboriginal Nurse Practitioner
Based out of Dubbo, you will be joining a multi-disciplinary health care team who are committed to providing high quality Primary Health
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Nurse / Midwife
- Contract or Temp
Key points
- 12 month contract
- Based in Dubbo with frequent travel to North West NSW
- Identified role
Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. We provide a number of services including but not limited to’ Emergency Retrievals, Primary Health Clinics, Mental Health, Dental Services and Telehealth consultations to those living and travelling in Far-West NSW, South-West Queensland and Northern South Australia.
Based out of Dubbo, you will be joining a multi-disciplinary health care team who are committed to providing high quality and comprehensive Primary Health Care to our growing group of communities.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Conducting relevant and holistic health assessments to inform clinical decision making
- Promote and lead the Community engagement and development of the Aboriginal Nurse Practitioner position in the North- West Corridor
- Provide management of chronic and other long-term conditions in line with RACGP guidelines
- Ensure a patient centred practice and deliver education on clinical issues
- Partner with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Nurses, and Doctors to deliver health care in a culturally safe manner
Essential Criteria for the role:
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
- Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner
- Demonstrated advanced competency for Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health and evidence of more than 5,000 hours of advanced practice within the last 6 years
- Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Evidence of full COVID19 Vaccination
Please also note:
You will be required to provide confirmation that you are of Aboriginal decent and are excepted as such by the community in which you live. A Confirmation of Aboriginality Form from an Aboriginal Organisation with their common seal must be shown as proof.
Our Values: Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety form shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
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