Roles we hire

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

The majority of our RNs in the rural sector work in a hospital or multi-purpose health service setting. The degree of experience, certification and your skill set will determine where you can work, with different criteria for regional, rural and remote roles.

Required skill set:

• Strong generalist skills are highly desirable.
• ED skills including triage, cannulation, venepuncture, and resuscitation experience, depending on the role.
• Exposure to acute care and aged care required for some roles.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate highly beneficial for many facilities.

REMOTE AREA NURSE (RAN)

As a RAN you must have the experience to be able to work autonomously in settings with limited medical resources and access to healthcare facilities.

Required skill set:

• Strong emergency response and acute nursing skills.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management, suturing, phlebotomy, and wound care is valuable.
• Previous experience in a primary health clinic or small rural facility is beneficial.
• Qualifications in Maternity Emergency Care (MEC), Remote Emergency Care (REC), and pharmacotherapeutics are highly valued.
• Cultural sensitivity may be required when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

REGISTERED MIDWIFE (RM)

If you are in a rural and remote setting you need to be adaptable and able to deliver care across all stages of maternity - antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal - often with minimal resources and limited on-site support. This includes delivering Midwifery Group Practice (MGP).

For some roles you may need to work as the sole midwife, with a second midwife available on call if required. The ability and willingness to work on call is also required for a MGP contract. For some roles experience working with Indigenous communities is a definite advantage.

Required skill set:

• Strong emergency response skills are required.
• Ability to manage diverse clinical situations.
• Capacity to engage with local communities.
• Desirable certifications include:
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Foetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)

DUAL QUALIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES (RM/RN)

In smaller rural hospitals and primary health care clinics dual-qualified nurse midwives (RN/RM) are often required. Your qualifications allow you to multi-task and work in general nursing or midwifery depending on the demands on the day.

Required skill set:

• Clinical assessment, emergency response, medication administration, and patient education.
• Ability to work independently in rural and remote settings.
• Capable of making quick decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage with limited resources.
• Strong cultural competence when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Desirable certifications include Advanced Life Support (ALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Foetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP).
• For Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) roles, advanced clinical skills and experience are required.

ENROLLED NURSE (EN)

In rural and remote settings EN’s work under the supervision of registered nurses supporting multidisciplinary teams in hospitals, aged care facilities and clinics.

Required skill set:

Key competencies include:

• Strong clinical skills.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility to work in rural and remote settings.