Aboriginal Registered Nurse, Aboriginal Chronic Care

Lead with culture. Care with heart. Join us at NSLHD in empowering Aboriginal communities through chronic care.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ684357

Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. 

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

 
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Service

What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of high quality, safe and culturally appropriate nursing care within an individualised holistic framework, that is underpinned by compassion and consistent with NSW Health and Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) values, policies and standards. In the delivery of nursing care, the Aboriginal Registered Nurse will work under both the direct and indirect supervision of the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). 

The Aboriginal Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence-based nursing care that promotes safe, efficient and effective nursing care and culturally appropriate nursing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a chronic disease. The Aboriginal Registered Nurse will: