About the role
ARRCS are currently sourcing a qualified FIFO Registered Nurse (RN) to support the 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.
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 center.
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.
Using evidence based best practice, you will deliver person-centred nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. You will work across both our Home Care clients, travelling to their residences and providing care and within our facility when required.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working and supporting aged care in remote locations. You will have a firm yet caring nature and be a hands-on person who is always willing to jump in and support the team when required.

Skills and experience

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Appropriate working rights for Australia.
• Ability to liaise with a care team and to provide coordinated care.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of resident centred and residential based care services delivery.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural care team.
• Experienced in effective interpersonal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer skills as well as skills in automated technology

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:

• Flights, meals (when on shift only) and housing included in your package.
• CBB 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 to our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Access to our in-house Clinical Education team for ongoing support and training.
• Wellness & Employee Support Services
• 6 weeks 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, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs throughout the Northern Territory.

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 CPR (Or proof of enrolment).

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.