Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse / or Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner

several vacanciesPaediatric Respiratory Health Fixed-term contract at part-time up to full-time (0.8 FTE – 1.0 FTE negotiable) until 30th June 2025These positions are designated for female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only.Are you an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurse or a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner who is interested in working with and supporting First Nations children and families on the Royal Darwin Hospital paediatric wards?If this sounds like you, join our Paediatric Respiratory Health team to help make a difference! The Role:We have several vacancies open for a passionate and experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse or a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join the Paediatric Respiratory Health research team.   The Paediatric Respiratory Health research team aims to recruit First Nations children across several clinical trials and support families of children on the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse or a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to work within our research team to carry out the study clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry. They will also be expected to offer support and health education to the children and their families during their hospital stay and discharge.You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with all necessary training provided on any research and clinical methods you will need.About You: As a motivated individual and qualified professional, you will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and extensive experience working in a medical field.You will also have:Experience working in paediatric or child health in a hospital or health service setting.The ability to approach and yarn with families on the hospital wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study.The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study.The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital, in clinic, community and at home (with potential occasional travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD). Why MenziesMenzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region. As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.Please note this is a female identified role. An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, authorised by s35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a,c,g,e,& h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position therefore will only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.  The Benefits:Base salary RN 2/PAT 7, $96,260 - $104,463 per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration salary package including superannuation $120,959 – $130,232 per annum, pro-rata).Indigenous Knowledge Allowance $3,236 per annum, pro-rata.Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free. Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.  If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact: Ms Cate WilsonClinical Research Manager – Paediatric Respiratory HealthChild and Maternal Health DivisionEmail: Cate.Wilson@menzies.edu.au To obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au. How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; andUpdated resume and 2 recent professional referees. Closing date:  Sunday, 12 May 2024Position Description_Research Nurse or Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner AUD Darwin 0800

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse / or Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner

  • Fixed term contract to 30th June 2025
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

several vacancies

Paediatric Respiratory Health

 

Fixed-term contract at part-time up to full-time (0.8 FTE – 1.0 FTE negotiable) until 30th June 2025

These positions are designated for female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only.

Are you an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Registered Nurse or a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner who is interested in working with and supporting First Nations children and families on the Royal Darwin Hospital paediatric wards?

If this sounds like you, join our Paediatric Respiratory Health team to help make a difference!

 

The Role:

We have several vacancies open for a passionate and experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse or a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join the Paediatric Respiratory Health research team.   

The Paediatric Respiratory Health research team aims to recruit First Nations children across several clinical trials and support families of children on the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Nurse or a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner to work within our research team to carry out the study clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry. They will also be expected to offer support and health education to the children and their families during their hospital stay and discharge.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with all necessary training provided on any research and clinical methods you will need.

About You:

As a motivated individual and qualified professional, you will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and/or Aboriginal Health Practitioner registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and extensive experience working in a medical field.

You will also have:

  1. Experience working in paediatric or child health in a hospital or health service setting.
  2. The ability to approach and yarn with families on the hospital wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study.
  3. The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study.
  4. The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital, in clinic, community and at home (with potential occasional travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD).

 

Why Menzies

Menzies is a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region. As a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Please note this is a female identified role. An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, authorised by s35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a,c,g,e,& h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position therefore will only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.  

The Benefits:

  • Base salary RN 2/PAT 7, $96,260 - $104,463 per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration salary package including superannuation $120,959 – $130,232 per annum, pro-rata).
  • Indigenous Knowledge Allowance $3,236 per annum, pro-rata.
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.

 

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:

 

Ms Cate Wilson

Clinical Research Manager – Paediatric Respiratory Health

Child and Maternal Health Division

Email: Cate.Wilson@menzies.edu.au

 

To obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au.

 

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 

 

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

  1. Cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; and
  2. Updated resume and 2 recent professional referees.

 

Closing date:  Sunday, 12 May 2024

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