Make a real difference in our community.

At South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC), you’ll be part of a culturally safe, inclusive, and values-driven team making meaningful change across communities in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, and Goulburn regions. We're a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering holistic health, wellbeing, and family services. While many of our programs and services are designed specifically for Aboriginal children and families, some of our teams also work with and support the broader community. Cultural connection is at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we support families, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.

Work with purpose, in a location you love, with an organisation that makes a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse-Nurse Immuniser. In this role you will provide clinical care within a primary healthcare setting, with a focus on bridging the gap between mainstream health services and the Aboriginal Community.

key responsibilities

• Infection control management adhered to without exception.
• Perform pre-consult assessments and observations on existing and new clients within 10 minutes of their arrival.
• Ensure all medications are administered accurately and appropriately without exception.
• Ensure all delivery services adhere to all of SCMSAC’s policies and procedures.
• Remove and dispose of sharps containers on a weekly basis as per SCMSAC procedures.
• Maintain supplies and check the doctor’s bag once a week, add required equipment within 24 hours.
• Compliance with National KPIs to report to NSW Health and client care requirements.
• Participate in CQI activities on an ongoing basis.
• Cold chain management, twice daily.
• Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the health of clients, in compliance with all policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Ensure all client and practice information is kept 100% confidential.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with colleagues, other health professionals and contractors.
• Stock ordering every carried out on the last day of every month via the designated order form.
• Comply with the Nursing Profession Code of Ethics.
• Consistently maintain knowledge of relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Standards, Charters, and competencies which affect Australian nursing care practices in line with AHPRA.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Experience in immunisations and cold chain management.
• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a strong commitment to improving their health outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and provide them with culturally safe and sensitive services.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
• Proficiency in documentation writing, with demonstrated ability to develop, organise and maintain accurate clinical records and reports.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including use of all Microsoft Office applications, clinical record and data systems.
• Highly developed organisational skills and capacity to prioritise competing demands.
• Effective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to treat clients/families with dignity, displaying calmness and humility.
• Client-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs. Always displays professionalism, especially in difficult situations.
• Able to adapt communication style to deal with diverse audiences.
• Current Working with Children Check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration and National Police Check.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is an inherent requirement of this role, to ensure that SCMSAC fulfils its WHS obligations. The incumbent must remain up to date with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) national advice regarding vaccines and booster shots.

Desirable

• Aboriginality*.
• Experience using Communicare.
• Experience with Venepuncture