Clinical Nurse Manager - FIFO - Mutitjulu

About the role

ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified FIFO Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) to lead the clinical team at our Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care Facility located in the remote community of Mutitjulu (Uluru) Northern Territory. This busy and rewarding role is offered on a FIFO, permanent, full-time basis.  This role attracts an hourly rate of Registered Nurse Level 3 - $51.21 - $52.99 / hour gross (Dependent on prior experience)

The role of Clinical Nurse Manager will see over overseeing the clinical delivery of care to our residents at our Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care Facility. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will provide support on mentoring, training, performance requirements, care plan management and medication management. You will also complete, when required with RN shifts to support operational needs.

The role of Clinical Nurse Manager – Mutitjulu would suit a person who is very hands on. They are comfortable leading a team of Registered Nurses and Personal Care Workers and are comfortable to ‘step up’ when the Service Manager is away or on leave. You will understand the complexities of working in a remote community in Central Australia and be comfortable with a ‘hands on’ approach to our work – You will be comfortable working nursing tasks, supporting with ad hoc requirements such as feeding and cleaning when required.  You will enjoy working in a team that is like a family and providing care to the elderly residents who call our facility home.

Nganampa Ngura Mutitjulu-nya Flexible Aged Care facility is in Mutitjulu, the heart of Uluru and hosts 19 residents.  Mutitjulu is located a 20-minute drive from Yulara. Yulara is the resort town and has a range of facilities including restaurants, a supermarket, a bank, post office and cafes. Staff accommodation is provided in Yulara resort and there is transport available to and from the centre.

ARRCS FIFO arrangement consists of 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off, working 5 days per week – Flights / transport to and from the facility, meals when on shift and accommodation is included in your remuneration package.

Skills and experience

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.  
• Appropriate working rights for Australia – Visa sponsorship is NOT available. 
• Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse ideally within the Aged Care industry. 
• Previous experience in leading, coaching or mentoring other Healthcare staff. 
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply the Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory legislation. 
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and ability to coach frontline staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and business improvement.
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to workplace safety.

Benefits and perks

As an ARRCS employee, you play an important and rewarding role in helping vulnerable people to live life in all its fullness, every day. As ARRCS are a Not-for-Profit Organisation, we also have a host of employee benefits including:

• Return Flights (from major capital city), meals (when on shift only) and housing included in your package.
• Eziway Salary Packaging available, which can increase your take home salary by up to $6,300 PA
• Annual pay increases in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement.
• Annual remote allowance in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Access to our in-house Clinical Education team for ongoing support and training.
• Wellness & Employee Support Services
• 6 weeks accrued annual leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to an Unlimited training library, with free and 24/7 access to over 70,000 self-paced courses.

In addition, this role provides you with the opportunity to work in remote Northern Territory.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition programs throughout the Northern Territory and into South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.

Before applying you need to have these things

• You must have a National Police Check within the last 3 months of commencement or willingness to lodge prior.  
• Provide evidence of Influenza Vaccination 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.  
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions. 
• Current CPR (Or proof of enrolment) dated within 12-months. 
• First Aid Certificate dated within 3 years. 
• Current Drivers Licence

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.

Join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.