Job Description

Registered Nurse

About us

Bidgerdii Community Health Services is an Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in
the Rockhampton and wider Central Queensland region for more than 30 years.

Our services include general practice bulk-billing clinics, social
and emotional wellbeing and generalist counselling services, chronic disease
management, preventative health screening, children and family health and early
childhood education services.

Lead the Way in Indigenous Health!

Are you ready for a Deadly career shift that truly makes an
impact? As we continue to establish our presents in Blackwater and Emerald, we
are on the lookout for aboriginal health workers, enrolled and registered
nurses to join our team! This isn’t just a nursing job - it’s a chance to
connect with community, provide preventative care, and deliver health education
that changes lives.

Why Work with Us?

• Tired of your current Nursing routine? Whether you’re
  in hospitals, aged care, or community health, we offer a change! Work
  Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM — no weekends or nights.
• Fun, Engaging Environment: We host regular health
  promotion days, bringing a fun, connected atmosphere to healthcare and
  strengthening ties with our community.
• Happy Staff, Happy Community: We value our staff and
  foster a positive, supportive workplace— because we believe happy staff
  create better health outcomes for the community.

Minimum Requirements of the role:

• Completion of Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or
  Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of delivering
  culturally appropriate services, including an understanding of the issues
  that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
  Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal
  supervision, and as a member of a team, including the ability to
  prioritise tasks, manage workloads, respond to organisational demand, and
  deal with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature;
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written
  communication skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, liaise,
  and communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres
  Strait Islander people;
• Demonstrated knowledge of diabetes management, or a
  strong interest and passion for supporting people living with diabetes.
• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or
  working with community-based programs and stakeholders.

Practical Requirements:

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential
• Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of
  employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated
  against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: measles, mumps,
  rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, and pertussis (whooping
  cough) during their employment
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children and young
  people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card - essential
• Satisfactory Police Check – essential