Registered Nurse

Date posted: Monday 30 October 2023
Closing date: Monday 13 November 2023

Wuchopperen Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Edmonton clinic team.

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

• Full time, Permanent
• Based in Edmonton
• Salary $78,895 - $94,908

The Registered Nurse is responsible for working with clinical staff to improve the standard of health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of culturally valid, holistic primary health care services.

The successful applicant will hold a nursing degree together with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Queensland immunisation endorsement. Recent practical experience within a community health setting is highly desirable.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• 15 days personal leave.
• Commitment to professional development.
• 12 per cent Superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Applicants for the above position will:

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the Core Capabilities in the Position Description
• provide a Specified Reference
• possess a current driver’s licence 
• be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (at least first 2 vaccinations plus one booster) and provide evidence.

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

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Applicants for a specified position must have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is recognised and accepted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; provide a written reference to support their ability to meet selection criteria 2 of the position description.

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For more information or to apply please visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Practice Manager Susanne Raistrick on 07 4080 1056.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 13 November 2023.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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