Job Description

Registered Nurse

Full-Time/Part Time considered

Galambila Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service committed to delivering culturally safe, high-quality primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.

Objectives

To improve health by providing comprehensive and sustainable primary health care through leading, engaging and collaborating with our community; providing timely access to the most appropriate primary health care services, including general medical practice services, nursing, mental health, and allied health in a multidisciplinary team approach; embracing education and evidence-based practice for the current and future needs of our communities.

Role responsibilities

1.Provide and /or coordinate the delivery of accountable and responsible patient centered, outcome based nursing care that reflects the current standards of nursing practices and current policies and procedures including:

a.Quality nursing care for all clients, families, carers, and community;

b.Client triage;

c.Wound management;

d.Women’s health checks;

e.Transition of care 48 hour discharge follow-up;

f.Home visits;

g.Pathology collection;

h.Sterilisation;

i.Immunisation; and

j.General GP support and advocacy.

2. Work collaboratively with clients, family and carers to ensure goals are client focussed and that client’s participate in decision making process about their health management program.

3. Undertake health assessments and screening across all client groups and support and facilitate referrals.

4. Manage recalls including immunisations, depots, follow-up tests, results, health assessments, and referrals.

5. Support clinic standards and organisational requirements including:

a. Vaccine Cold Chain management (ordering, storage, receiving, record management);

b. Infection control and management (procedures and practice guides, supporting cleaning and maintenance team);

c. Provide handover on clinical stock and equipment used and distributed during shifts.

6. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of client records including:

a. Maintaining client confidentiality;

b. Upholding the dignity and rights of clients, carers and families while respecting privacy and confidentiality at all times;

c. Ensure all information is recorded accurately and maintained in client files; and

d. Contribute to and write reports, prepare submissions, and develop patient support letters as required.

7. Provide clinical supervision as required within scope of practice across organisation.

8. Contribute within scope of practice for continuous improvement and clinical best practice initiatives across the organisation.

Workplace responsibilities

• Work as a team member, seeking support, guidance and direction as required;

• Attend meetings and undertake training as appropriate to the role of Registered Nurse;

• Perform any other duties consistent with the terms of employments as may be directed or implied from time to time; and

• Participate in staff performance reviews.

Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities

• Follow defined WH&S and injury management policies and procedures;

• Take reasonable care for the safety of others in the workplace;

• Ensure organisational compliance with any requirements of the WH&S Act and other legislation with regard to health, safety and welfare in the workplace;

• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare in compliance with the WH&S Act or other legislation;

• Report all accidents or incidents which did, or could have resulted in, injury to others in the workplace or damage to property;

• Report all hazards or potential hazards;

• Be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and participate in regular training in safety procedures;

•Provide input into regular safety inspections for their department.

Child Protection Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and adhere to legislation in relation to Child Protection and comply with NSW Health Frontline Procedures for the Protection of Children and Young People; and

• Attend training in Child Protection as required.

Continuous Quality Improvement responsibilities

• It is the responsibility of each staff member to be aware of the contents of the policy and procedures manuals and work within the principles contained therein.

• Each staff member is expected to be committed to quality service and to participate in activities to enhance continuous quality improvements in the workplace.

Non Smoking Policy

Galambila provides a smoke-free work environment and promotes a no-smoking culture for staff where they are encouraged and supported not to smoke.

Capabilities

Essential

Professional Practice: Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in nursing and primary health care principles, collaborate with the practice team and communicate effectively with external stakeholders including service providers and referrers.

Nursing Care: Sound knowledge of the general practice environment and its relationship to the broader health sector and local community health priorities.

General Practice Environment: Familiar with recall and reminder systems, data and clinical software systems and extensive experience and knowledge of the general practice setting including funding models and day-to-day operations or demonstrated capacity to acquire same.

Collaborative Practice: Proven ability to work as a highly effective member of a team including as part of a diverse group of allied and healthcare professionals, and ability to provide clinical leadership.

Self disciplined: Manages own time to achieve key outcomes; avoids distractions and diversions.

Resilient: Recovers from setbacks; overcomes obstacles and setbacks; learns from experience and identifies areas for self-development.

Client focused: Prioritises needs of clients; Aims for best outcomes for clients; follows through with commitments.

Desirable:

1. Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

2. Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence is mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

It is a pre-requisite for the following qualification:

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent);

• Immunisation (Mandatory);

• Venepuncture (Highly regarded)

Optional specialisation

• Postgraduate qualifications in:

o Child and Maternal Health (Highly regarded); or

o Mental Health (Highly regarded).

Registration

The successful applicant must be AHPRA Registered through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

Our Community and Clients

A healthy and empowered mob

Employment Arrangements

An offer of employment is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. Continuation in the role is subject to funding and satisfactory performance. A review of performance will be conducted 3 months after commencing. All staff undertake individual Performance Agreements including regular reviews. Your reporting lines may change from time to time at Galambila in accordance with operational requirements.

This appointment is subject to a satisfactory clearance for a police check and a clearance for working with Children undertaken by the Office of the Children’s Guardian (NSW).

We review applications on a continuous basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications close 5.00pm, Tuesday 29 July 2026

For further information please call 02 66520800 and ask for Jen or email HRGalambila@galambila.org.au