Registered Nurse

Organisation: Cummeragunja Health and Development Aboriginal Corporation (CHADAC)

Job Type: Registered Nurse

Hours: Up to 33 hours per week (negotiable)

Location: 10 Tongala Ave, Moama NSW 2731 (Cummeragunja)

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Description:
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team to provide a range of clinical services to CHADAC clients and to promote health education programs with a key focus to support the GP clinic.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in delivering evidence-based nursing care within scope of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, develop care plans, and implement and evaluate care using sound clinical judgement. (Experience with health assessments (MBS 715), GPMPs, TCA’s)
• Demonstrated experience in providing acute and chronic care in a primary health care setting
• Providing close clinical and administrative support to the GP, working collaboratively to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare to our community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of clinical information systems (e.g. Communicare) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Participate in the development of strong and collaborative links with service providers (internal and external) to improve the health status of families and the community on a multidisciplinary basis.
• At least 2 years post graduate experience
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, families, and colleagues.

Duties will include (please see position description for full details):

• Provide culturally appropriate primary health care, health assessment, early intervention, chronic disease management, care coordination, health promotion and health education within a team environment.

• Conduct holistic health assessments, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Checks (MBS 715), and contribute to GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements.

• Collect and maintain accurate patient information and medical records using Communicare and other designated software programs.

• Maintain and oversee cold chain management systems in accordance with the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines (“Strive for 5”)

• Coordinate and deliver integrated care in collaboration with GPs, allied health, Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, and external service providers.

• Any other duties as directed by the Health Manager.

Please send your completed applications; including an application letter addressing the key selection criteria and resume to [email protected] by Friday 2nd October 2026.

For further information or for any queries please contact Ashlee McNeilly, Operations Manager on [03 5869 3343](tel:03 5869 3343).