
Public Health Nurse Job In Yarrabah, Cairns
3 weeks ago
Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (GYHSAC) is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurses .
About us
GYHSAC is the Community controlled Indigenous health provider to over 4000 residents of Yarrabah : Australia's largest First Nations community. Located east of Cairns - less than an hour drive from the city centre.
GYHSAC is a cornerstone of the Yarrabah Community and strives to provide culturally appropriate, autonomous primary health services initiated, planned, and governed by the Community through their elected Aboriginal Board of Directors.
The Position
The Yarrabah Public Health Program is a dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the Yarrabah Aboriginal community through proactive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based public health initiatives. The program plays a critical role in disease outbreak management and response, ensuring timely contact tracing, containment, treatment and community communication during health events.
Key service areas also include the provision of comprehensive sex education at the local primary and high school, running and management of the Yarrabah Barrier Protection Program and consultation, treatment, and contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs).
Skills and experience
Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control, cultural identity, practices and beliefs
Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Clinical knowledge and expertise in delivering nursing care and services within a primary health care setting
Interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills capable of influencing outcomes, including the ability to communicate effectively within an Indigenous community setting
AHPRA registration and a commitment to complying with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Competencies, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia
Agreement with and commitment to observing and upholding organisational mission, vision, and values and their application to this position
Teamwork & Cooperation
In support of Gurriny's culture of cooperation, productivity and safety, you will be highly motivated to share your knowledge and expertise to support continuous quality improvement in clinical services.
In the true spirit of teamwork, you will also be willing and able to contribute to the capability development of your peers, students, graduates, junior nurses, and Health Workers.
Other position requirements
Availability during clinic hours (8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm) Monday to Friday
Commitment to maintaining ongoing CPR certification
Current Queensland driver licence
Employment with GYHSAC requires you to have Australian citizenship, or to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand, or to have a valid visa that provides work rights.
You will be rewarded with :
a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive salary-sacrifice options designed to reduce tax and increase take-home pay
travel allowance to help with your daily commute
generous leave arrangements including 'birthday leave' and additional gazetted 'special holidays' for commemorative purposes
lifestyle friendly hours that won't interfere with your weekends
cultural and organisational orientation
strong and established ACCHO leadership
GYHSAC recognises and celebrates the diversity of our community, including in cultural backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and experiences. We acknowledge employees who come from different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and non-Indigenous employees including those from linguistically diverse backgrounds, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.
Please provide your resume and covering letter. Applications received after Friday 1 August 2025 may not be considered.
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