FIFO- Remote Area Nurse – Pintupi Homelands

19 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Territory PHN - Rural Workforce Agency Full time $165,000 per year
  • FIFO – 1 month on 1 month off
  • Eligibility for $10,000 Relocation and Well being Support Grant

Why Pintupi?

Pintupi Homelands Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (PHHSA) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) established in 1985, providing holistic healthcare to the Pintupi people of the very remote community of Kintore (Walungurru). PHHSA has an extensive range of clinical services and programs. An emphasis is being placed on preventive health and community involvement in a commitment to Closing the Gap and improve the health and well-being of Kintore (Walungurru) Community.

What's in it for you?

As an organisation, we empower the community to have a healthy and happy future. As an employer, we empower our staff with a culture that puts forth your holistic well-being.

While you are working hard to provide the best support and care to the community, we have your back At PHHS, we look after every staff member to make them feel at home away from home. We offer the best support to our staff so that they have the best experience at work and beyond.

  • $165,000 salary (FTE – pro rata for FIFO roster)

    Please note: the salary listed reflects the full-time equivalent and will be prorated in line with the FIFO roster.
  • Paid travel days and on call in addition to base salary
  • Paid travel to and from Kintore to your place of engagement
  • Salary Sacrifice $15,900 and superannuation
  • FIFO roster – 1 month on 1 month off
  • Paid freight costs for grocery deliveries from Alice Springs to Kintore (IGA, butchers, fruit & vegetables)
  • Annual retention bonus
  • Fantastic team and work culture

What's the role?

The role of RAN is to work as part of the PHHS clinical team delivering a comprehensive approach to primary health and integrated emergency care which includes but not limited to:

  • Maintenance of patient information and management system (which includes recalls and information that are sensitive in nature)
  • Treatment of acute illness
  • 24/7 Emergency care
  • Antenatal and post-natal care
  • Child health care
  • Child and adult immunisations
  • Well person screening
  • Management of chronic disease
  • Sexual health
  • The RAN must adhere to PHHS core values and proactively contribute to PHHS vision of providing a high quality, culturally safe and appropriate health care.

Is the role right for you?

  • Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse;
  • Manual Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel by 4WD
  • A minimum of three years full-time broad-based nursing experience demonstrating a sound professional background and ability to work with minimal supervision and/or with autonomy; and
  • Previous remote area nursing experience highly regarded, with minimum 12 months experience preferred
  • Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal health, principles of Primary Health Care and relevant legislation governing work practice

What's it like living in Kintore?

Walungurru aka Kintore is situated 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the Pintupi Homelands, nestled at the base of culturally important hills, Pulikatjara, meaning two hills. The population is around 450 and mostly made up of Pintupi people with a small population of Walpiri people. The community dates back to 1981 when the Pintupi moved back from Papunya. The main language spoken is Pintupi/Luritja, with other languages such as Warlpiri, Arrenda and Pitjantjatjara also spoken. Often English is a third or fourth language of a community member.



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