Child Health Remote Area Nurse – East Arnhem Land NT
- Provide high-quality child and family health services for children aged 0–5 years.
- Deliver child health programs and coordinate care for children with complex conditions.
- Build strong therapeutic and culturally safe relationships with families and communities.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Child Health Registered Nurse to join our remote Primary Health Care team. In this role, you’ll provide high‑quality child and family health services for children aged 0–5 years, working collaboratively with families, community members, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and a multidisciplinary team. This role will be protected from on call requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver child health programs and care coordinate children with complex or chronic conditions. .
- Provide primary health care services in line with CARPA Guidelines.
- Support, implement, and evaluate community health initiatives.
- Work across the School Clinic, Outreach, and Health Centre as required.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data entry.
- Build strong therapeutic and culturally safe relationships with families and communities.
- Practice autonomously, using advanced child health clinical skills.
About You
- Minimum 5 years nursing experience, including at least 2 years in child, paediatric, or adolescent health.
- Strong understanding of remote primary health care and the principles of community‑based care.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of Indigenous health and social determinants.
- Willingness and capacity to live and work in a remote community.
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Current WWC Check, National Police Clearance, Australian manual driver’s licence.
- NT Immunisation Certificate, Advanced Life Support.
- Remote Emergency Care and/or Maternity Emergency Care (or working towards).
- Mandatory Reporting training (NT).
Additional Benefits
- 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
- Fares Out Leave
- 12 days personal leave
- 5 days compassionate leave
- Miwatj Annual Leave Travel Assistance of up to $2,179.89 p/a
- Study leave + up to $1,800 study assistance
- Post‑Graduate Allowance (2% of your salary)
- Tailored training and professional development pathways
- Eligibility for $10,000 Retention Bonus (conditions apply).
About Miwatj Health
Miwatj Health is an Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Health Service, delivering culturally grounded, comprehensive primary health care across East Arnhem Land. Established in 1992, we support over 6,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents through:
- Remote Clinic Locations
- Milingimbi
- Outreach services
- A dedicated Aboriginal workforce
- Strong partnerships with Yolnu leaders and communities
Our vision is simple: Yolnu-powered health and wellbeing.
Successful applicants must be willing to travel in small charter planes, and the ability to drive a 4WD will be looked upon favorably. For more detailed Selection Criteria, please go to the Miwatj Careers website to click to view the full Job Description.
For more information, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@miwatj.com.au
For more information on Relocation subsides : https://ntphn.org.au/grants-and-scholarships/health-professional-relocation-grant/
Vaccination Requirements
Miwatj Health is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in line with national healthcare standards. All employees are required to comply with our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence prior to commencement.
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