Acute Registered Nurse (Darwin Clinic)

Job Description

Keen for a change of direction? Know someone who’s interested in joining our health service? Read on below to find out more about this career opportunity and share it around so that we can make DDHS even more deadly! Key Information Position Type: Full time, fixed term until 06 January 2026 Location: Darwin Salary Range: Admin 4.1 Application Closing Date: 07 February 2025 About the Role: Facilitate the delivery of acute care and emergency management of clients presenting to clinics within Danila Dilba Health Services, by providing high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate clinical care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients of the greater Darwin Area. What You Need to Succeed Relevant Nursing qualification and registration as a Nurse with AHPRA. At least 3-5 years post graduate experience with demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competencies applicable to acute/emergency care. Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in cannulation and venepuncture. Current Advanced Life Support certificate. Current accredited immunisation certificate recognised in the NT. Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions and relevant management strategies. Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services. Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers. High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations. Demonstrated computer skills, especially in the use of client information systems or similar. Want to talk this job through some more? Give Darwin Clinic Manager Corinne Swan a call on (08) 8942 5400 or email: 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. Employment with us is subject to: Willingness to undergo a Police Check. Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). 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. Danila Dilba offers employees: 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata) Career development and training opportunities Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options #J-18808-Ljbffr