About the Organisation

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service that operates in Ipswich and the West Moreton region, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. We facilitate and promote Primary Health Care Services and strive to establish state-of the-art comprehensive Health Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and they set the direction for our service. When you join us, you will find a welcoming and caring community created by professional, down-to-earth individuals who are passionate about our mission.

We employ people who are zealous about working in and with Aboriginal Health Systems and have a sincere desire to learn more about them. We provide you with an understanding of Kambu Health’s culture, history, and how we got to where we are today. We are looking for candidates who want to make a difference in people’s lives now and in the future.

What we Offer

• An attractive and highly competitive base salary
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Salary packaging, meal entertainment card, and novated lease options
• Great work-life balance
• An organisation committed to improving our community’s health and well-being

About the Role

The Nurse reports to the Practice Manager and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to offer high-quality primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The incumbent of this post plays a critical role in achieving the Kambu Health objectives of managing illness, promoting well-being, maintaining health systems, providing education and training, and encouraging community health action.

Multiple opportunities

• 2 x Practice nurse, Full time (Ipswich clinic)

About You

• Must have at least Dose 1 and 2 of the Covid-19 vaccine prior to commencement

• Minimum qualification of Diploma of Nursing with a preference of Bachelor of Nursing
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Ability to communicate, engage effectively and work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Previous experience using patient information systems (e.g. MMEX)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current CPR

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note:

It is a requirement that all successful candidates are willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencing employment.

For any further enquiries please get in touch with our Human Resources Team by emailing at [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Nurses x2 - Ipswich enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as applications are received.